Mainstreaming Reminiscence Therapy

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Watch how young volunteers create videos and story books to capture the histories of people with dementia. The preserved memories become powerful sources for reminiscing. This can be more reassuring and calming than the best medicine. See why reminiscence therapy is an increasingly popular therapeutic technique.

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