What is it about?

Reminiscence in older adults serves various functions that may be associated with life satisfaction and the perception of good health among older adults; incorporating it into interventions may help foster a sense of purpose in this population group.

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Why is it important?

This topic is relevant because if we identify the role that memory plays in older adults, we can support them in strengthening their identity or improving their life satisfaction.

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This publication aims to validate a model of various functions associated with memory in older adults, how they are grouped, and their relationship to life satisfaction and perceived health. It confirms that this model is present in different countries.

Martha Leticia Salazar Garza
Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes

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This page is a summary of: Reminiscences, satisfaction with life and perception of health in older adults, Working with Older People, September 2026, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/wwop-08-2026-0101.
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