Storytelling in Care Plans

Why is Storytelling Important From the outset, I will tell you there are a litany of reasons. I could go on and on about how important storytelling is, but I won’t. I discuss some of it here. The gist is that human dignity can be restored through engaging conversations and storytelling. Yes, this is a…

5 Minute Storytelling – Wanderlust & Travel

This 5-minute storytelling moment takes us to faraway places and warm memories. Reminisce with your residents’ wanderlust years and go with them to their most beloved place on Earth. This practice in storytelling will enhance their day and hopefully help other memories surface. For the full 5 Minute Storytelling Set and others like it, fill…

Five-minute Storytelling to Reconnect Staff, Residents, and Families

When a loved one goes into a senior care facility, the number of people who support them grows. In addition to their family members, they now have the center staff and residents in their circle. And it’s important to realize that each of these individuals has something to contribute. Five-minute storytelling is a way to…

How to Work with Your Family to Tell Your Family Story

Episode 7: How to Work with Your Family to Tell Your Family Story This originally aired as a Facebook Live Watch on YouTube Listen on Anchor Show Notes This episode was covered more in-depth in a 3 part article series. Intro Have you been thinking about working with your mom or grandmother to start getting her…

How to Work With Your Family to Tell Their Story: Part 3 of 3

Have you been thinking about working with your mom or grandmother to start getting her story written down? Maybe you have already tried, but it didn’t quite go as planned. I completely understand not knowing how to start and the way life derails even the best-laid plans. That’s why I’ve created the Legacy Recorder. Regardless of where…