Developing a community-based reminiscence group for the elderly

Advanced practice nurses expect to care for many older adults in a variety of community settings. Through the process of reminiscence, older adults can actively evaluate their life experiences and explore the meaning of memorable events. This paper discusses the experiences of two advanced practice nurses who collaborated to conduct a reminiscence therapy group with community-based senior citizens. The process of reminiscence and group theory will be examined as applied to the well elderly in a community setting.