CARDI and the Reminiscence Network Northern Ireland (RNNI) held an all-Ireland workshop on 17 February 2010 entitled: Your Memories Matter - Showcasing Reminiscence Research.

Researchers interested in reminiscence had an opportunity to learn about each other’s work, further develop their research ideas and identify possible partners for future collaboration.

A copy of the programme and presentations are available to download:

Your Memories Matter: The Mount Conference Centre Belfast Showcasing Reminiscence Research by Dr Roger O’Sullivan

Evaluating reminiscence work - Professor Bob Woods

DementiA Education Programme Incorporating ReminiscencE for Staff (DARES) by O’Shea E, Murphy K, Cooney A, Casey D, Devane D, Jordan F, Hunter A

Better living through technology? Prof Maurice Mulvenna, University of Ulster

An exploratory study into the experience of reminiscence therapy amongst people with dementia and their caregivers in Ireland by Treena Parsons

Experiences of Reminiscence Therapy in Ireland by Julia O’ Rourke SLT & Fiona Tobin OT Age Related Healthcare AMNCH

Highlights from the International Reminiscence and Life Review Conference Nov. 2009, Atlanta, USA by Margaret Gordon

Family Carers: The Power of Life Story Books by Wills, T. & Day, M.R.

Beyond 90 together: Parallel Lives by Irene Maeve Rea, Susie Rea, Ann Murphy

Please download the programme here