title: Reminiscence and Recall: a practical guide to reminiscence work Faith Gibson Reminiscence and Recall: a practical guide to reminiscence work Age Concern, England Edition: 3rd £14.99 310 0 86242 411 9 0862424119 [Formula: see text].
abstract: This compact book contains everything that anyone might want to know about reminiscence work. The introduction clearly states a philosophy which makes the case for reminiscence work while indicating what aspects of good practice should underpin it as an activity. References to 'personal worth and identity' (p5) and 'a lifetime of experience' (p6) are backed up with chapters where examples of work with people with dementia or who are depressed, people with learning difficulties, people with sensory impairment or who are bereaved or terminally ill. While the book is written for a wide range of readers, it has obvious importance for nurses supporting adults in the community, in hospital and in care settings generally.