# Impact of reminiscence therapy on the well-being among elderly residents at an old age homes in Chennai, India

## TL;DR

A study in Chennai found that reminiscence therapy improved well-being and quality of life for elderly residents over four weeks.

## Contribution

The study provides empirical evidence of reminiscence therapy's effectiveness in an Indian old age home setting.

## Key findings

- Well-being scores increased by 12.17% after four weeks of reminiscence therapy.
- Quality of life scores improved by 15.69% among participants.
- Engagement and family dynamics were linked to positive outcomes.

## Abstract

The growing aging population presents challenges for healthcare systems, with many elderly residents in old age homes experiencing
loneliness and reduced autonomy. Reminiscence therapy, which involves recalling past experiences, shows promise in improving well-being
and quality of life. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy over 4 weeks at an old age home
in Kodambakkam, Chennai, using a pre-test and post-test design with 50 elderly participants. Results showed significant improvements,
with well-being scores increasing by 12.17% and quality of life scores rising by 15.69%. Qualitative data revealed that engagement and
family dynamics contributed to positive outcomes, while feelings of loneliness remained complex. The findings suggest that reminiscence
therapy can enhance psychological well-being and should be incorporated more widely in elderly care.