From conversation to connection: a cross-case analysis of life-story work with five couples where one partner has semantic dementia
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DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x18000533
Abstract: Abstract Semantic dementia causes progressive communication difficulties that significantly impact on the person and their family. There is a paucity of research examining conversation skills in this condition and associated interventions to support interaction, such… read more here.
Keywords: life; life story; conversation; story work ... See more keywords
Life-story work in long-term care facilities for older people: An integrative review.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14718
Abstract: AIM To systematically review the literature regarding the experience of older people, families and staff using life-story work in residential care facilities for older people. BACKGROUND Life-story work has been promoted as an approach to… read more here.
Keywords: care; life story; story work;
Does life story work improve psychosocial well-being for older adults in the community? A quasi-experimental study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0797-0
Abstract: BackgroundPrevious studies have demonstrated that life story work has positive effects when used on older adults. This study aimed to examine the effect of life story work on the general mental well-being, self-esteem, and life… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; life; life story; story work ... See more keywords