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  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Memory loss and dementia significantly impact couples, necessitating effective social interventions.
  • Narrative therapeutic approaches show promise but present unique challenges in dementia care.
  • The Couples Life Story Approach is a novel method using mementos to co-create life narratives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the challenges encountered in conducting narrative-based therapeutic interventions with older couples experiencing memory loss.
  • To explore strategies for overcoming clinical difficulties in the Couples Life Story Approach.
  • To provide insights for practitioners and researchers involved in dyadic interventions for couples with dementia.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a multiple case study approach with data from a clinical research intervention involving 20 older couples.
  • Employed weekly team meetings to identify prominent clinical themes.
  • Analyzed challenges related to narrative construction, mutuality, relationship length, inclusion of others, difficult memories, and story closure.

Main Results:

  • Six prominent clinical themes emerged concerning the construction of a mutual narrative from disparate stories.
  • Strategies were developed to address challenges in incorporating others, including difficult life moments, and concluding the life story.
  • Case examples illuminated specific issues and the practical solutions implemented within the Couples Life Story Approach.

Conclusions:

  • The Couples Life Story Approach, while challenging, offers a viable method for supporting couples affected by dementia.
  • Addressing narrative construction, inclusivity, and emotional content is crucial for successful dyadic interventions.
  • Findings offer practical guidance for therapists and researchers working with older couples facing memory loss.