Abstract
Life review reminiscence is a growing area of interest in working with the aged, but it has not yet attracted much attention in the Australian gerontological literature. Reminiscence is important, though, both in terms of seniors' perceptions of the past and perspectives on the present. Such reminiscence processes have implications not only for history, but also for social gerontology, social policy, and social work practice. This article addresses this theoretical gap through literature review.