Aims & Objectives of the European Reminiscence Network

To increase the profile of reminiscence work throughout Europe through exemplary projects and to reinforce the importance of valuing older peoples memories and life experience
To share best practice in reminiscence work and to exchange skills across national boundaries
To organise conferences, seminars and festivals to share work and exchange ideas. Image below: 1995 Festival audience
To undertake collaborative action-research projects in reminiscence with practitioners in different European countries
To develop and encourage trans-national projects which actively involve older people in creative reminiscence-based activities designed to increase inter-cultural and inter-generational understanding
To improve the quality of care for dependent older people by encouraging staff to develop reminiscence skills which personalise care in homes, hospitals and in the community
To develop projects which maximise the life experience of older people from migrant and ethnic minority groups, and to encourage the recording and dissemination of their reminiscences to the wider community
To provide educational workshops, training courses and practical support for people wishing to develop and deliver reminiscence projects in different European countries
To facilitate collaborative reminiscence work across different fields, such as health, social services, education, arts and cultural work
To publish and disseminate the results of our projects

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