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Auto therapy
— using automobiles as vehicles for reminiscence with older adults | | Author(s) | Keith A Anderson, Katherine V Weber |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 58, no 5, July 2015 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis, July 2015 |
| Pages | pp 469-483 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Memory and Reminiscence ; Therapy ; Private cars ; Driving capability. |
| Annotation | Reminiscence can be beneficial for older adults and contribute to well-being and ego integrity. In this exploratory pilot study, researchers assessed the feasibility and tolerability of a reminiscence intervention using automobiles as the focal point. 19 older adults living in independent living facilities were asked to reminisce using photographs of automobiles from across their lifespan. The RE-AIM framework was used to assess the intervention in terms of reach (willingness of participants to engage in the intervention), effectiveness (impact of the intervention), adoption (willingness of the facility to deliver the intervention), implementation (fidelity and consistency of the delivery) and maintenance (feasibility of continuing the use of the intervention). Results found that the intervention was well-received, quickly established rapport, and effectively fostered reminiscence. Social workers may find this intervention useful in helping older adults to explore their lives. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-150918240 A |
| Classmark | DB: LO: O3: OPF |
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