My Life’s Journey App

My Life’s Journey app uses reminiscence therapy to guide users to record and reflect on moments that weave together the story of their life.

The 50+ open ended prompts are designed to tease out long held memories to give both ourselves and others a better understanding of who we are. A common form of therapy for people living with dementia, Reminiscence therapy is a psychosocial intervention that involves discussion of past events and experiences, using tangible prompts to evoke memories or stimulate conversation, and has been used as a means to reduce loneliness, anxiety and agitation.

Research indicates that the best evidence for its effectiveness is when the person has a life story book, which has shown results in improved quality of life. Digital life story books add further to the benefits of conventional paper books, with potential for music & narration giving greater power to memory triggers.