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Memory Keepers Sondra Lanford Agency: Eskaton Adult Day Health Center Supervisor: Jill Yungling
Adult Day Health Care Centers (ADHC) are licensed and certified facilities that provide an alternative to placement to an institution for those individuals who are facing functional impairments. Each ADHC is organized to offer several services in the areas of health care, therapeutic services, individual and social activities, and nutrition. While interning at an ADHC, this student found an area that was attention-grabbling and heartbreaking, the loss of precious memories. The student desired to learn more about what could be done to save these fading memories. Through extensive exploration, the student discovered an activity that may be of assistance: reminiscence. Reminiscence is a channel of communication which enables a person to tell his or her life story, their way and in their own words. With the use of sensory cues such as photographs, food, or music, a fading memory can be brought back. Through the use of reminiscence it is hoped that he or she may gain a sense of empowerment, social support, and a sense of purpose in their life. This project will ultimately examine what reminiscence is, how it may benefit a person, and produce a training manual for others to use. Presented at 9:05am in El Dorado Hall 1039 on May 15, 2009 Go back to Service Learning Presentations |
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