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Why Should You Tell Your Life Story?

Posted On: 27 July, 2013

Many people wonder why they should tell their life story. Just as many people don't share it at all, and make up excuses as to why they don't. "No one cares about my life story." "They think it's boring." "My children know enough about me already." The truth is, sharing your life story is very important to you and your family.

Intergenerational Programs for Teenagers

Posted On: 24 July, 2013

Teens are always looking for new and exciting community service projects. Why not have them connect with the older generation by interviewing people at nursing homes, senior centers, or other places? They can learn communication skills while becoming closer to a generation that might not understand them as well as they'd like.

Creating a Memory Book for Alzheimer's Patients

Posted On: 22 July, 2013

Memory loss can be a challenge for you and your loved ones. Making a memory book can greatly benefit the person with memory loss, as well as their caregiver. Many Alzheimer's Association chapters recommend doing this.

LifeBio integrates with Facebook to enable sharing

Beth Sanders | Posted On: 05 May, 2013

LifeBio just added a new Share button that will allow the biography platform's questions and an individual's answers to be posted to Facebook. Now grandparents and parents may enjoy passing along their memories, wisdom, and values as they proceed through LifeBio's step-by-step process to create a full biography.

Saving Your Family's Stories: Why It Matters

Posted On: 30 March, 2013

#familyhistory #genealogy #lifestories

"Why should I tell my life story?" It's a good question, one I hear frequently. I can easily rattle off several reasons:

Volunteer programs for hospice volunteers

Posted On: 21 March, 2013

One of the challenges that hospices face is finding a simple to manage way of promoting engagement between #hospice #volunteers and clients. One of the best ways for people to connect is through life stories. "Tell me about your life" is such a simple but profound question to ask. However, it is sometimes difficult to answer because life is complex and there are so many aspects to cover. For those in hospice care, time is of the essence to tell the story--in his/her own words--before it may be too late. So hospice volunteers can play a vital role in asking the right questions to bring out the rich stories that older adults and really people of ages can share.

Memory cues for Alzheimer's patients

Posted On: 20 March, 2013

One of the key outcomes of gathering life stories from a person with early-stage Alzheimer's Disease or the outcome of gathering life stories by interviewing a close family member to the client with Alzheimer's Disease is....having the essential memory cues to continue to connect and have meaningful conversation.

The Experiential Model of Care -- Gathering the Life Story is Step 1

Posted On: 16 February, 2013

"Nonpharmacological Interventions Key To Model"

"The essential element in making the experiential model work is transforming the mindset of the residence’s staff from a medical/institutional viewpoint to one that prioritizes building meaningful relationships with each resident and partnering with the resident in each caregiving event and activity of the day.

Improving Mental Health in Long Term Care and Hospitals Using Reminiscence Therapy

Posted On: 15 February, 2013

Health insurers are increasingly being measured for their ability to improve or maintain #mentalhealth. With the growth of #accountable care organizations, the five star quality ratings, and the coming together of insurers, hospitals, physician groups, and senior care providers, it is important to note that health insurers have a key measurement from Medicare to improve or maintain mental health of patients.

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