"Write My Life Story, Why?"
It was surprising to me to talk with an avid genealogist who couldn't see the value in writing her own life story. "Write my life story, why?" she said. I was puzzled. Why wouldn't a genealogist see the value in her own life story? Instead she was focused on uncovering the lives of her deceased relatives.
READ MORE3 Innovations in Memory Care for Senior Living & Health Care
Below is a roundup of some of my favorite solutions for innovations in memory care
Here is a link to more about the affordable solutions from LifeBio that work in both memory care and in senior living/health care (we feel that knowing the whole person and capturing life stories effectively is so very important---we make it simple to gather at least a simple biography on every person using the web, an app, or our Life Story Guide or our MemoryBio Photo Album for starting conversations with those who have dementia), but I am also going to suggest some of my favorite programs that are also complementary....
One Place to Store All Your Family Memories
I was talking with a friend the other day about what LifeBio does, and she said, "Do you mean that I can start a memory book for my 9-year-old son now and keep adding to it until he turns 18 and give him the book for graduation?" I said, "Yes, that's right. We know you want to tell the story of your son and capture the fun time and funny things that are said and done through the years...along with photos and videos."
READ MORELifeBio Question of the Month for January 2015: Describe your childhood home, inside and outside.
This is how the house looks today (and our family doesn't live there anymore).
The gray house on the left. The sunporch is now enclosed.
Here's my answer to this LifeBio question--I hope you enjoy answering it too. There are plenty more where this one comes from--just visit www.lifebio.com and get started. You'll be surprised where your memories go as you open your mind and begin remembering.
READ MOREHow to write my biography in 2015 or beyond
Here are a few key biography questions to ask yourself as you kick off your biography in 2015.
They may see fairly simple ways to start, but they will do just that....get you started.
Video recording my mom and dad using the new App
I will see my mom and dad over the Christmas holiday, and I've got to get some more video of these amazing parents. I think about all that they have lived through -- their own personal history and just history. I recall the highs and lows (that I know of) from their lives. I love being with them and just observing their mannerisms, and it is so great to hear them tell a story.
READ MOREThe most important new year's resolution -- the life story
Life Stories & Connecting with Your Family is a Great New Year's Resolution
Of course, I am going to say it. As the founder of LifeBio, I am going to suggest that your New Year's Resolution be that you finally get around to helping that special loved one tell his or her life story.
READ MORETell grandpa's life story and create grandpa's book
I wish I had had the chance to record my grandfather's life story. I can remember just a few things about him now---just a moment here and there. I remember him taking me to a garden center in his big car (that resembles an Edsel in my memory). I remember him driving a similar big, old car down the street to tell me that my little brother had been born that morning! We had an exciting day at school telling all our friends about our new little brother.
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