According to “The Use of Reminiscence Therapy for the Treatment of Depression in Rural-Dwelling Older Adults” in Issues in Mental Health Nursing, reminiscence therapy is using the recall of past events, feelings, and thoughts to facilitate adaptation to present circumstances. In the article, there was great emphasis on the need for nurses skilled in evaluating and developing interventions that targeted the mental health needs for older adults, especially those residing in long-term care facilities. According to their research, elders residing in rural areas have an increased incidence of decreased functional and sensory abilities, limited financial resources, weaker social support, inappropriate dietary intake, isolation,
According to “The Use of Reminiscence Therapy for the Treatment of Depression in Rural-Dwelling Older Adults” in Issues in Mental Health Nursing, reminiscence therapy is using the recall of past events, feelings, and thoughts to facilitate adaptation to present circumstances. In the article, there was great emphasis on the need for nurses skilled in evaluating and developing interventions that targeted the mental health needs for older adults, especially those residing in long-term care facilities. According to their research, elders residing in rural areas have an increased incidence of decreased functional and sensory abilities, limited financial resources, weaker social support, inappropriate dietary intake, isolation,