Universidade da Coruna Researcher Updates Knowledge of Dementia (Co-creation and evaluation of an app to support reminiscence therapy interventions for older people with dementia).

A study conducted at Universidade da Coruna in Spain focused on the development and evaluation of an app called Recuerdame for occupational therapists to support reminiscence therapy interventions for older people with dementia. The app was created in two phases, with experienced therapists evaluating its functionalities. The research found that the app was well-received by therapists, who believed it would save time, enhance therapy sessions, and improve effectiveness. Overall, the study concluded that the co-designed app could be a versatile tool for managing reminiscence interventions for older individuals with dementia. [Extracted from the article]