reminiscence

Time seems to stand still as I reminisce the wonderful elders who listened to me play from my piano sheet music during my regular visits. I celebrate their enduring love of music. My wish is that all of you have a time and space set aside to indulge in your favorite reminiscence activity with is really your rightful entitlement. Maybe you're like me and love adventure and being reminded of days of youth and the things and people in your surroundings. Reminiscing may not be an easy pastime for you or for someone you know. You may be aware of negative memories and wish to express them in some way. Perhaps our collection of twenty-one collectibles may divert you to positive memories and potentially open up channels of communication and trust with your neighbor or loved one. In the process you could become aware of others who also want to easy connect. This is why we encourage reminiscence. Do you like to share your favorite nostalgia songs? If so, start by listening to the You Tube Music of the 20th Century. Begin your own reminiscence story and note your favorite melodies from four music eras dating back to 1920 and discover how our music service can benefit your clients and loved ones.

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Could we dare say that reminiscing is as important as sleeping and eating? Often a memory that surfaces is like an adventure giving us a good story to share in our own individual way. It may even evoke nourishment and validation in others and ourselves. On reflection, experiences like that sharpen my appreciation of my purpose for being here. Just knowing that someone appreciates me for the validation I bring makes a big difference. I might start chatting by asking simple questions about family, home, school life, etc. A senior especially, can possess a great wealth of stories and given the opportunity will enjoy sharing it. Everything is viewpoint with no two stories the same. Now I must reminisce a little. My Dad was a quiet person who enjoyed making things, woodwork, crafts, and cabinets. In my youth and onwards I developed interests in writing, painting, and expressing abstract ideas. But he was much more practical and undoubtedly a lot of it reflected his experiences of the The Great Depression. Dad chose to live in the shadow of employment all his life but I would venture towards self employment. Still, the fact is I have his genes so who knows if different circumstances in his early life would have resulted in a different career direction. On the subject of reminiscence Kristine Dwyer writes about the benefits of reminiscing in her article "Linking the Past to the Present" and how to apply some simple guidelines towards achievement. After reading her article I can say I just know a little bit more about this subject and how deep it is.

My senior exercise today will be to use at least one of Kristine's suggestions in my communication.

Reminiscing Niagara, My Home - The Lands of the Niagara Parks Commission

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". . . governments and the public are going to have to realize that the demand for services for seniors is only going to increase in the future. Therefore they should be addressing the issues now as part of the planning for the future." David K. Foot

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