Using life story and reminiscence with older people

This one day course will provide attendees with a variety of innovative techniques and ideas for facilitating quality, person centred life story and reminiscence activities.

At the end of this full-day course attendees will be able to;

• Use life story work and reminiscence activities to better understand the people they care for - resulting in closer relationships between staff and clients.
• Improve relationships within the whole care home by working with colleagues on life story projects.
• Deliver more personalised activities which have greater psychological benefits.
• Facilitate both group and one to one life story and reminiscence activities.
• Lead multi-sensory reminiscence and life story work activities using apps, websites and handling items.
• Use a range of creative approaches (including use of music and poetry) to encourage social interaction and the sharing of stories.
• Adapt techniques and resources to fit the individual needs of those they care for (ensuring activities are person centered).
• Understand how to create a memory box
• Use sensory items to aid reminiscence

Offered nationwide, we can deliver this training at your care setting or venue of choice, to groups of up to 12 people.

For more information and to book please call 0117 377 4756 or email info@aliveactivities.org.