R E M I N I S C E N C E | w h o   c a n   b e n e f i t ?

Reminiscence can benefit many people:

Aspiring writers who want to tap into their memory as a starting point for all kinds of creative writing, including autobiography. 

Groups of older people. 
Reminiscence gives older people a sense of value by talking about their experiences, celebrating their lives, and giving them 'a voice' in a way that all too often doesn't happen in the latter stages of our lives. In such circumstances, reminiscence is known to help forge new friendships, reducing isolation and stress levels.

"I enjoyed meeting people and making friends."
Una

"It made me think more about the past and all the odd little things we did."
Rita

Residential and nursing homes for older people (see above).

School children can be shown how to use their own memories as a stimulus for creative writing, art and music, as well as a way to bring fiction alive. Children can
also learn about the past in an exciting and immediate way, by taking part in reminiscence with older people.

Amateur social historians - reminiscence is a great way to record the reality of the daily lives of ordinary people.