Evaluative Research on Reminiscence Partnership Program for Elderly Persons in Community
The current paper examined the effect of group 
reminiscence for the community-dwelling elderly persons using 
cross-generational approach. The study was framed by Reminiscence 
Partnership Program that encompassed the intervention of 
reminiscence group, the training of the university students and the 
professionals of health and social division, and the evaluation. 
Sixteen elderly persons participated in the reminiscence group. They 
were divided into two groups of 8. They attended an hour-long 
group session once every two weeks over three months. The 
themes of the group were chronological and non-chronological, with 
the use of props of the local community. Evaluation of the program 
included pre- and post-test of MMSE, the Activity Scale of TMIG and Baum Test as well as focus group interview. The results of 
the focus group conducted to both the elderly and the students 
brought to light the socio- cultural and interactional aspect of 
group. It was suggested that the group reminiscence was effective 
for the elderly participants to bring out a sense of confidence 
towards the continuity of self. On the part of the students, it was 
found that it enhanced the students' learning in the possibilities in 
aging and their reflection on themselves as future career. A 
conceptual model is proposed in understanding the multi-dimensional 
effects of reminiscence intervention. The differences in the group 
development and dynamics between the two groups are also 
described. Themes of reminiscence and some ethical considerations 
in conducing reminiscence group are discussed. Evaluative research 
on the intervention of reminiscence group with both qualitative and 
quantitative account is highly invited.