ABSTRACT
The multidimensional “quality of life” conceptual model is one of Powell Lawton’s landmark contributions in gerontology that has influenced several studies, including the exploratory study of “place-therapy.” Key dimensions of the QOL model, such as temporality, subjectivity influenced and inspired this study that explored reminiscence of personally meaningful past places among cognitively intact and impaired residents in four nursing homes. The therapeutic potential of place-based reminiscence is proposed as an avenue in understanding and enhancing the quality of life for older adults in long-term care facilities. Place is used a means to recollect the rich narrative of lived experiences of the individuals who often become anonymous care-receiving nursing home “residents.” Potential avenues for further inquiry in place-therapy are indicated. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <getinfo@haworthpressinc.com> Website: <https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">https://www.HaworthPress.com> © 2003 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.]
