Benefits of Life Review

Studies have shown that life review has many positive mental and emotional benefits for seniors. A life review can be a transformative and healing experience, allowing seniors to reflect on the impact of their life, find closure, acknowledge their journey, make peace with their past, and leave behind a meaningful legacy for future generations. 

Verified life review benefits include: *

  • Making sense of life's journey

  • Finding life’s meaning and purpose

  • Recognizing accomplishments

  • Processing regrets

  • Acceptance

  • Increased well-being and self-identity 

  • A positive impact on relationships

For a deeper understanding of these benefits, scroll down to read academic articles and studies conducted by credible health organizations.

*These benefits are drawn directly from these studies and articles.

Academic studies and articles

If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.
— Thich Nhat Hanh