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Keywords:

reminiscence group, ageing, intellectual disability, learning-difficulties, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Education, Special, Rehabilitation, Education & Educational Research, Adaptation, Psychological, Aged, Aging, Feedback, Psychological, Female, Humans, Life Change Events, Male, Mental Recall, Middle Aged, Patient Satisfaction, Persons with Mental Disabilities, Psychotherapy, Group, South Australia, Video Recording, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1607 Social Work, 1608 Sociology, 3202 Clinical sciences, 4203 Health services and systems, 4409 Social work

Abstract:

Background: The goal of this study was to adapt a narrative reminiscence program for the special needs of ageing people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities. Research has shown that stimulating reminiscence in the elderly can be a meaningful activity, and holds promise for positive effects on well-being.