“A few research findings indicate that older adults who tend to reminisce are less likely to be depressed and possess better mental health than those who do not.” (Suite101.com)

Life stories are shorter than a full-life biography, providing an in-depth examination of one or more events in life. Someone may want to explore a life-changing situation and pass along life lessons. Another person may want to explain a decision. For example, a man might want to share World War II experiences with a son who was never in the military or a daughter who served in a different war.