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Reducing depression can be an uphill battle, but there are ways to fight back and make the process easier on yourself. These five effective ways to use reminiscence to reduce depression will help you feel happier and more at peace with your life, even if it’s just in small ways at first.

This article explores what we know about the benefits of reminiscence and how you can create your own reminiscence sessions to help improve your quality of life.

Learning about your family can bring you more benefits than you can imagine. Preserving and passing on your history using various methods will help you understand yourself better. Knowledge of your ancestors can also serve as your anchor and inspiration to help you face life’s challenges.

Sharing your life stories with the right people can be a wonderful way to get all the benefits of therapy without spending any money on therapy itself!

Interviewing a grandparent is a fantastic way to spend quality time with your loved one. But capturing their life story will become something you and your extended family can treasure for generations to come.

Work in hospice or palliative care? Take a look at the importance of Life Story Work for your patients and their families.

If you want to interview someone with dementia, it is important to approach the conversation with a positive attitude, a willingness to try, and a heart ready to accept whatever happens. Here are some tips for fostering an effective and successful interaction in this situation. 

Documenting life stories now is important work! As we age, we often need extra support and care from family members or healthcare professionals. Having our personal histories captured gives these people valuable information that contributes to better care outcomes.

Prompt meaningful, memorable conversations this Mother's Day (or any day!) with this list of life story questions.