Which intervention is described as helping older adults find meaning by recalling life experiences?

Which intervention is described as helping older adults find meaning by recalling life experiences?

• A. Reminiscence therapy
• B. Music therapy
• C. Group therapy
• D. Mindfulness meditation

Answer: (A)

Reminiscence therapy centers on helping older adults find meaning by reflecting on and recalling life experiences. By revisiting memories, significant events, roles, and relationships—often with prompts like photos or mementos—people can construct a cohesive life story, recognize their accomplishments, and resolve lingering regrets. This life review process strengthens identity, affirms purpose, and enhances well-being, which is why it’s particularly associated with meaning-making in late life. Music therapy, group therapy, and mindfulness meditation each have their own aims—music therapy uses musical experiences to affect mood and cognition, group therapy emphasizes social support and processing with others, and mindfulness focuses on present-m moment awareness and acceptance. None centers on eliciting life stories to derive meaning in the same focused way.

Reminiscence therapy centers on helping older adults find meaning by reflecting on and recalling life experiences. By revisiting memories, significant events, roles, and relationships—often with prompts like photos or mementos—people can construct a cohesive life story, recognize their accomplishments, and resolve lingering regrets. This life review process strengthens identity, affirms purpose, and enhances well-being, which is why it’s particularly associated with meaning-making in late life.

Music therapy, group therapy, and mindfulness meditation each have their own aims—music therapy uses musical experiences to affect mood and cognition, group therapy emphasizes social support and processing with others, and mindfulness focuses on present-m moment awareness and acceptance. None centers on eliciting life stories to derive meaning in the same focused way.