Choice is important for people of any age, he adds, but particularly vital for the elderly. Because they're already on display, objects you see in someone's home are usually safe to inquire about, as are things they're wearing, such as an interesting T-shirt or piece of jewelry. Sometimes, especially with family members, the subject you most want to discuss could be a painful one. Perhaps Grandma never talks about a daughter who died as a child, but you would like to know something about your long-dead aunt. No matter who you talk to or which subject you broach, you're likely to learn more than you expected.
Reminiscence is about more than memories.
What we're learning from our elders is not just how to start a Model T or bake an angel-food cake in a wood stove, but what strategies they have used for approaching various situations. We realize their wisdom and experience can help us. This book is just step one. 8765 w. higgins rd. This site designed and maintained by Lorel K. Fox .