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[The elderly, memory, the stories: experiences in a home for dependent elderly]
1Istituto Campansi, Siena.
Rivista Dell'Infermiere
|April 1, 1997
Summary
This nursing experiment empowered residents to be active participants in their care, valuing their memories and dignity. The successful initiative at Campansi Nursing Home highlighted the importance of listening to personal stories in the caring process.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing
- Sociology of Aging
Context:
- Nursing home setting (Campansi Nursing Home, Siena)
- Focus on resident well-being and engagement
Purpose:
- To implement and evaluate a nursing experiment focused on resident-centered care
- To explore the role of memory and dignity in the caring process for elderly residents
Summary:
- The experiment successfully provided residents with opportunities to feel "alive" and engaged
- Residents became protagonists of their stories and the caring process
- Listening to memory and recognizing its dignity were central elements
Impact:
- Enhanced quality of life for nursing home residents
- Demonstrated a successful model for person-centered care in geriatric settings
- Highlighted the therapeutic value of acknowledging residents' life stories and dignity