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YouTube: a useful tool for the older generation?

With its videos of unlikely singing sensations, sneezing pandas and tap-dancing cats, YouTube has become an international phenomenon. But, as well as being a source of amusement to the bored office worker, YouTube has the potential to be a valuable tool in reminiscence therapy for older people with depression or dementia. This article reviews the benefits of reminiscence therapy and explores how YouTube could be used in this treatment.

By admin On 23 Jan 2013 Last updated 6 Oct 2022

With its videos of unlikely singing sensations, sneezing pandas and tap-dancing cats, YouTube has become an international phenomenon. But, as well as being a source of amusement to the bored office worker, YouTube has the potential to be a valuable tool in reminiscence therapy for older people with depression or dementia. This article reviews the benefits of reminiscence therapy and explores how YouTube could be used in this treatment.