How to write an autobiography
Writing an autobiography really doesn't have to be rocket science. Here are 5 great tips to help you get started.
READ MOREThere's no time like the PRESENT and no better GIFT to the future. The gift of memories
What better gift can your loved one give you than the gift of his or her life stories? You can give them the gift and answer the questions, "How do I write an autobiography?" Frankly, many people have wanted to do it, but they aren't sure where to start.
READ MOREAll I want for Christmas is...
Dear __________________, (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sue, Uncle Bill or another loved one)
All I want for Christmas is your life story recorded.
READ MOREHow to begin an intergenerational oral history project
1. Decide who will participate. Is there a likely connection between older adults and youth in your community? For example, a group of older people in your church and a church youth group. OR seniors living in assisted living and the high school National Honor Society.
READ MOREThe Great Story & Your Story: an intergenerational Bible study
Many churches are seeking ways to bring the generations together. This 12-week Bible study is designed to make that possible. This study goes through 12 stories from the Bible and then the co-authors share their own unique perspectives on the biblical stories.
READ MORELifeBio's Memory Journal makes Caring.com's holiday gift guide list
The LifeBio Memory Journal is especially suited to an older person who enjoys writing. This lovely gift is a book of creative, memory-jogging questions about life, with sufficient space after each question to capture handwritten answers. It creates a wonderful opportunity for a grandparent to pass on stories and wisdom to the next few generations.
READ MOREKeep your family history alive
Sharing stories encourages a closer, more meaningful relationship with your children and grandchildren. Family's stories are worth telling because you may be able to describe people, times and places that no one else in the family knows about. Lastly, you can help the next generation—inspiring, teaching and modeling strength and courage for them.Â
READ MOREFamily & Friends Conversation Kit...download it now
Who are these people sitting around the Thanksgiving table? How much do you really know about your own parents or grandparents? It's time to talk about something more interesting than weather, health, sports, or food.
READ MOREThe gift of memories - a unique gift for that person who has everything
We all know that person who truly has EVERYTHING. They want for nothing, but we still want to give them something. What can you possibly give them this Christmas or Hanukkah that they could really use?
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