This document discusses the film "Tuesday's with Morrie" and how it portrays reminiscence and life review in elderly patients. It analyzes how the main character, Morrie, uses reminiscence to discuss life lessons and validate his life experiences. Reminiscence can help reduce depression in elderly patients with chronic illnesses. The document also suggests ways to improve communication with elderly patients, such as active listening, touch, music, and allowing for silence. Honoring an elderly patient's wishes and making them comfortable during their final days is also discussed.

1. Geratology discussion response Essay
Geratology discussion response EssayGeratology discussion response EssayPost a
thoughtful response to at least two (2) other colleagues’ initial postings. Responses to
colleagues should be ive and helpful (examples of an acceptable comment are: “This is
interesting – in my practice, we treated or resolved (diagnosis or issue) with (x, y, z meds,
theory, management principle) and according to the literature…” and add ive reference.
Avoid comments such as “I agree” or “good comment.”References:Response posts:
Minimum of one (1) total reference: one (1) from peer-reviewed or course materials
reference per response.Words LimitsResponse posts: Minimum 100 words excluding
references.Peer discussion 1This week’s assignment focuses on gerontological
reminiscence. Included in the assigned readings and viewings is the film “Tuesdays with
Morrie”. In this discussion post, I will discuss the modalities of reminiscence and life review
and the significance of the life story of an elder. I will also discuss what I believe can be
improved upon for effective communication, in addition to identifying the impact of culture
and family values in care provided for the elderly.ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED,
PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERS“Tuesday’s with Morrie” involved a heavy amount of
reminiscence from Morrie, as he discusses life lessons and how he personally learned them.
Morrie makes it a point to tell his friend, Mitch, these life lessons that he learned, in an effort
to help Mitch better his own life. By trying to help the younger generation understand that
they could potentially die at any time, he urges Mitch to work to lead the life he wants to
live, and try to avoid making some of the same mistakes that he did. Morrie feels that
reminiscing validates his life, by remembering both the good times and the bad. He
reminisces on his regrets of pride, vanity, and hardness of heart, and urges to forgive, so you
can die surrounded by love and peace. Throughout the film, we see Morrie continually
works to teach Mitch that shouldn’t be afraid to love, and don’t be afraid of giving himself to
someone he may lose. Reminiscing about one’s life as an elder, especially those who are
battling chronic diseases, can decrease depression (Syed Elias, Neville, Scott, 2015). Morrie
is dying from ALS, and talks about how he lost the ability to use his legs first; this is
something that haunts him, as he often reminisces about how much he loved to dance. Since
many chronic and progressive diseases often come with the inability to do the things they
love, it is important to allow the elderly to reminisce as part of a healthy coping
process.When it comes to improving communication strategies with the elderly, I feel that
Morrie was trying to tell Mitch that it is important to listen to the lessons he was trying to
teach. He strives to make Mitch understand that it is important not to pretend that the

2. elderly don’t have feelings, and tells him that communication should be open and honest. It
is silly to pretend that disease and death do not exist. He also discusses with Mitch the
importance of touch…when we are infants, we yearn for it, yet we shun it as we age.
Sometimes, as the elderly enter their final stages of life, they begin to yearn for touch again,
even if it is as simple as holding their hand. This is something that I did when I sat by my
grandmother’s hospice bed for a week, almost three years ago today as I write this post. I
typed my papers for my very first nursing class of my BSN with one hand, while holding her
hand with the other. Even though she wasn’t able to see me, I know on some level, she was
comforted by my touch. We can even use music as a way to help communicate, and even
help someone reminisce and cope with a disease process (Maruszewski, Bonk, Karcz,
Retowski, 2017). Finally, Morrie tells Mitch not to be afraid of silence, as sometimes
another’s presence alone is comforting enough. I feel that through active listening, touch,
and presence, we can overcome many barriers to those with deficits during their final years.
Geratology discussion response EssayIn the film, Morrie has a funeral while he is still alive,
so that he can see all of his family and close friends, and hear all of the nice things they have
to say about him. Later on, he tells Mitch about his perfect day, which involves spending the
day with those same close friends and family members. His day is nothing extravagant,
simply walking in the park after a light lunch and then a big pasta dinner, followed by
dancing. It is the simple things that meant the most to him, that he truly cherished, and
wanted to do on his one perfect day. In the end of the film, he passes away at home (like he
wanted), surrounded by his family and friends. When our loved one is dying, I believe it is
imperative that we do the best we can to honor their wishes, and make their last bit of time
as comfortable as possible.In conclusion, I felt this film was a great window into essentially
the dying process. Morrie discusses some of the most important moments in his life, while
accomplishing his goal of teaching one more class to Mitch. He does all of this while
reminiscing on his life, and teaching Mitch that “if you learn how to die, you will learn how
to live” (Forte, Heyer, Ogden, Winfrey, 1999).ReferencesForte, K. (Producer), Heyer, S.
(Producer), Ogden, J. (Producer), Winfrey, O. (Producer), & Jackson, M. (Director).
(1999). Tuesday’s with Morrie [Motion picture]. United States of America: American
Broadcasting Company. Geratology discussion response EssayMaruszewski, T., Bonk, E.,
Karcz, B., & Retowski, S. (2017 November). Elderly peoples preferences regarding
reminiscence material. Educational Gerontology, 43(11): 531-539. Retrieved
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