Life review through writing workshops: Lessons learned from successful implementation in a senior residence setting

Tracy Chippendale

doi:10.3109/02703181.2011.623220

Life review through writing workshops: Lessons learned from successful implementation in a senior residence setting

Tracy Chippendale

Occupational Therapy

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Abstract

Depressive symptoms can hinder occupational performance and decrease quality of life for older adults. Life review through writing workshops are an evidence-based intervention for addressing and preventing depressive symptoms in older adults. This article describes a life review through writing workshop that took place in four senior residences in NYC (New York City) as part of a research study. A discussion follows that includes ideas for implementing this occupation based intervention in different practice settings.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	311-319
Number of pages	9
Journal	Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
Volume	29
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/02703181.2011.623220
State	Published - Dec 2011

Keywords

Depressive symptoms
Life review through writing
Senior residences

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Rehabilitation
Gerontology
Occupational Therapy
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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Life review through writing workshops: Lessons learned from successful implementation in a senior residence setting

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