National recognition for photo reminiscence project

A research study that concluded Photo Reminiscence Therapy can improve the quality of life for those living with dementia has been recognised by the National

Institute for Dementia Education Conducted by a coalition of US organisations, including the National institute for Dementia Education, the CERTUS Institute, Vivid-pix, Tellegacy, and Achi, the group studied the healing power of photos and concluded that Photo Reminiscence Therapy can minimise social isolation, and improve medication compliance and general cognitive performance.

The pilot group studied the effects between viewing generic stock photos, personal photos, or no photos. Photo types included:

• family

• self-portraits

• pets

• landmarks

• newspaper articles

• nature

• abstract themes

Aged or faded personal photos were enhanced using Vivid-pix technology to digitally enhance and restore images, improving colour, contrast, clarity and overall quality. This allowed photos to be more recognisable and relatable.

Vivid-pix’s knowledge of how people emotionally connect and interact with photos was also essential to the research, as Vivid-pix CEO Rick Voight explains: ‘This study highlights the emotional, mental, and physical health benefits that looking at photos provide to the young and young-at-heart alike.’

Watch videos of the study at the Vivid-pix website: www.vivid-pix.com/reminisce