What is Reminiscence work?

Reminiscence work contributes to a broad range of defined social benefits, from social inclusion and participation, cultural identity and community building, heritage and education to personal development, mental health and social cohesion.

Individual Reminiscence Work contributes to life-review & reflection, recreation, effective care planning, mental health and advocacy.

Group Reminiscence Work contributes to community building, promoting social interaction, integration of new residents into group homes, retirement villages and social housing settings, contributing to self-esteem, maintaining inter-personal skills.

Intercultural Group reminiscence work with new communities promotes social inclusion, understanding and active citizenship. Promotes multiculturalism and Participatory Democracy and challenge social marginalisation.

Inter-generational Reminiscence Work contributes to community development and social inclusion; promotes understanding and social solidarity, helps dispel fears, barriers, misconceptions, stigmas and stereotypes. From an educational perspective Inter-generational work provides young people with an opportunity to engage meaningfully with an important but often isolated or marginalised sector of their own community.