Reminiscence is a free-flowing process of thinking or talking about one’s experiences in order to reflect on and recapture significant events of a lifetime.
We all live in the present, yet we still carry our “past” selves with us throughout our lives. We are part of a rich history that needs to be shared and preserved.
The stories we tell about our lives are also important sources of self-identity and enable us to explore and relate our past to the present.
Older people often lose what has defined them: family, spouses, friends, careers, and their homes. They need to remember who they were to help define who they are today.
Reminiscence offers a chance to re-examine one’s life, pursue remote memories, recall past events and accomplishments, and seek personal validation.
You will find some PowerPoint presentations are to be used in conjunction with PowerPoint notes to assist you in running a reminiscence / discussion afternoon.
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Australia Flag Day Morning Tea Memories
Australian Animals - Corresponding Slideshow
Australian Animals - Reminiscence/Discussion
Celebrating Christmas in JulyMorning Tea Memories
Close Ups – The Mind’s Eye – Set 1
Close Ups – The Mind’s Eye – Set 2
Close Ups – The Mind’s Eye – Set 3
Close Ups – The Mind’s Eye – Set 4
Close Ups – The Mind’s Eye – Set 5
Cricket Reminiscence
Famous Nurses in History
Find the Pair – Automobiles “How to” Instructions
Find the Pairs – Automobiles Interactive Slideshow
Interesting Facts on "Mothers"
Jokes – Down on the FarmMorning Tea Memories
Jokes – From the IrishMorning Tea Memories
Jokes – Under the SeaMorning Tea Memories
Logical Father’s Day Gifts
Opening of Disneyland Fast Facts for Discussion
Remembering Bastille DayMorning Tea Memories
Reminiscence Resource Manual
Royal Family Picture Quiz
Sites of 1930's MelbournePrintable Slides
Sites of 1930's MelbourneReminiscence Slideshow
The Automobile Set - Corresponding Slideshow
The Automobile Set Reminiscence/Discussions
The Buddy Holly StoryMorning Tea Memories
The Flowers SetCorresponding Slideshow
The Flowers SetReminiscence/Discussion
The Good Wife’s Guide
The Herb GardenCorresponding Slideshow
The Herb GardenReminiscence/Discussion
The Horse’s Birthday Morning Tea Memories
The Mighty Murray RiverCorresponding Slideshow
The Mighty Murray RiverReminiscence/Discussion
The Royal Melbourne Show HistoryCorresponding Slideshow
The Royal Melbourne Show HistorySlideshow Notes
The Sound of Music Morning Tea Memories
The Sports Set Corresponding Slideshow
The Sports Set Reminiscence/Discussion
The Sydney Harbour Bridge - Presentation Notes
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Reminiscence / Slideshow
The Wildlife Set - Corresponding Slideshow
The Wildlife Set - Reminiscence/Discussion
What Occupation Was This? - Corresponding SlideshowCorresponding Slideshow
What Occupation Was This? - Slideshow NotesSlideshow Notes
Which Flag is This?
Yesterday’s Close-UpsSlideshow Notes
Yesterday’s Close-UpsCorresponding Slideshow