Effect of Reminiscence Therapy on Self Esteem Quality of Life and Selected Physiological Parameters of Older Adults in Selected Senior Living Homes of Delhi NCR

Abstract

Background: Worldwide the growing population is rapidly ageing with more than 90 million people living beyond 60 years. In the years between 2015-2050, the number of people who are older than 60 will nearly double from 12% up to 22 percent, which is 2 billion. Seniors face a variety of mental and physical health problems that need to be addressed. The elderly s mental health problems are a major factor in their mortality and morbidity. Reminiscence therapy is among the most popular methods to lower depression, boost self-esteem and enhance well-being psychologically. newlineObjective: To examine the effectiveness of Reminiscence Therapy on Quality of Life, self-esteem, and physiological parameters among older adults residing in senior living homes of Delhi NCR. newline