Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations for Working With Individuals with Dementia: Group Reminiscence Therapy
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Kim, E. S., Cleary, S. J., et al. (2006).
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 14(3), xxiii-xxxiv.
This review investigates the effects of group reminiscence therapy on functioning in individuals with dementia. This review is part of a series of reports from the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Science specific to the assessment and management of individuals with dementia.
Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Department of Veterans Affairs
While all included studies had a number of methodological weaknesses, findings from six studies suggest that group reminiscence therapy may contribute to improved cognitive functioning and discourse of individuals with dementia. Additionally, it may contribute to improved quality of life (Class II Evidence).
