One way an elderly adult may enhance their own well-being is using Positive Reminiscence Intervention/Therapy (Bryant et al., 2005; Butler, 1963; Cook, 1998; Davis, 2004) Rather than ameliorate pathology or deficiency, positive reminiscence benefit well-being through the development of positive (i.e. adaptive) traits and behaviors in individuals (Seligman, Rashid, & Parks, 2006). For instance, Cook (1998) prescribed positive reminiscence to elderly women in nursing homes for 1 hour a week for 16 weeks. The results after the 16-week period significantly enhanced the happiness and life satisfaction of the elderly who participated. Positive emotional states deserve the focus, because positive states are an essential aspect of a fulfilled life and have been shown to promote adaptive behavior (Fredrickson, 2001). Further, positive reminiscence therapy or intervention usually come at a very small cost to the user; this can be as simple as writing past pleasant experiences through a personal journal (cognitive), talking with others about their cherished
One way an elderly adult may enhance their own well-being is using Positive Reminiscence Intervention/Therapy (Bryant et al., 2005; Butler, 1963; Cook, 1998; Davis, 2004) Rather than ameliorate pathology or deficiency, positive reminiscence benefit well-being through the development of positive (i.e. adaptive) traits and behaviors in individuals (Seligman, Rashid, & Parks, 2006). For instance, Cook (1998) prescribed positive reminiscence to elderly women in nursing homes for 1 hour a week for 16 weeks. The results after the 16-week period significantly enhanced the happiness and life satisfaction of the elderly who participated. Positive emotional states deserve the focus, because positive states are an essential aspect of a fulfilled life and have been shown to promote adaptive behavior (Fredrickson, 2001). Further, positive reminiscence therapy or intervention usually come at a very small cost to the user; this can be as simple as writing past pleasant experiences through a personal journal (cognitive), talking with others about their cherished