A 90-year-old patient constantly tells the nurse stories about life many years ago.The nurse encourages this behavior because reminiscence or life review is:

A) a technique that prepares the individual for the end of life.
B) a review of dispelling past experiences as meaningless.
C) helpful although it is unnatural in the older adult.
D) a way for the elderly to realize that conflicts cannot be reconciled.

Reminiscence

The act or process of recalling past experiences or events, often used therapeutically to enhance well-being in older adults or those with cognitive impairment.

Life Review

A process of reflection on one's life experiences, often undertaken by older adults or those approaching the end of life.

Older Adult

An individual typically defined as being at a later stage in life, often marked by retirement, increased leisure time, and different societal roles.