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Beyond reminiscence: using generic video to elicit conversational language
1Applied Linguistics, Department of English, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA Interdisciplinary Program in Gerontology, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA bdavis@uncc.edu.
Summary
Generic videos may enhance conversational language in dementia care. While personalized videos were slightly preferred initially, generic videos elicited a broader range of language topics and patterns, supporting engagement.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Dementia Care
- Linguistics
Background:
- Multimedia, including videos, is commonly used in dementia care to stimulate reminiscence.
- Beyond reminiscence, videos can elicit diverse language patterns unrelated to personal memories.
- Maintaining identity and engagement are key goals in supporting persons with dementia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of low-technology, home-made generic and personalized videos on engagement and identity retention in persons with dementia.
- To analyze the language patterns elicited by different types of videos in individuals with dementia.
Main Methods:
- Two samples of persons with dementia were presented with both generic and personalized videos.
- Participant engagement and video preference were observed.
- Conversational language topics and phrasal patterns produced in response to videos were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Participants showed a minor, non-significant preference for viewing personalized videos first.
- Generic videos elicited a wider variety of conversational language topics.
- Generic videos also prompted a broader range of phrasal patterns compared to personalized videos.
Conclusions:
- Both generic and personalized videos can be valuable tools in dementia care.
- Generic videos may be particularly effective in promoting diverse conversational language.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the differential effects of video types on communication in dementia.
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