About Reminiscence
Reminiscence is the process of prompting memories through photographs, videos, sounds, or other cues. The idea is to share stories and memories by stimulating meaningful conversation, thereby maintaining and building relationships.
Reminiscence draws on a person’s strengths and abilities rather than focusing on their perceived challenges. This approach broadens our understanding of memory, not simply as the ability to recall facts, but as the feelings and emotions that underpin special moments in a person's life.
Reminiscence using the InspireD app
The InspireD reminiscence app was designed to support tailored experiences based on individual memories and to provide a more meaningful reminiscence experience. It can be used by a range of people across different settings.
Research on the InspireD reminiscence app has also shown improvements in quality of life and relationships among its users. However, the app isn’t intended to store every photo and video in your collection. Instead, it should be used as a protected space for the most significant and treasured memories.
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Making the most of your InspireD app
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Store Memorabilia
The app is designed to store special, personalised memorabilia (photographs, videos, sounds, and music) and provide easy access to these cues to support reminiscence.
All memorabilia can be backed up using the back up area in the menu. We highly recommend doing this to keep your memories safe.
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Add written or voice notes about each memory
The InspireD reminiscence app offers a dynamic experience, enabling users to add written or voice notes about photographs, music, and video clips. This helps family, friends, and carers understand why a particular memory or time is special.
Using the app can prompt conversations and connections, encouraging people to share stories they might not have shared before and to hear new stories. This exchange can deepen mutual understanding and improve relationships.
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Share your memories with family , friends and people known to you
The InspireD reminiscence app enables individuals to maintain their sense of self by encouraging communication and supporting relationships, through a deeper understanding of a person’s unique story.
Benefits of reminiscence
Reminiscence provides opportunities for people to participate in social interactions and have meaningful conversations. Along with the social benefits, it can also give individuals a greater sense of self-esteem with a renewed focus on their personal identity.
Reminiscence can also give relatives, friends, carers and others a greater understanding of the people they care for and support, by encouraging the sharing of personal, significant memories.
