6 Ways to Help Residents Reconnect with Family

It’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day of caring for a loved one who is living in a nursing home. The sheer number of residents and the relentlessness of the work can make it feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle. But it’s important to take a step back and remember that…

How to Capture Women’s Stories with Ease

Women are the bedrock of our society, shaping our communities and making life richer and more beautiful with their contributions. Sadly, though, many women underestimate their own worth and fail to recognize the power of their stories. That’s why it’s so important to capture women’s stories and encourage women to write down their lives –…

How to Tell Stories with Legacy Storytelling: Why We Write New Year’s Resolutions

There are many resolutions that people set for themselves at the beginning of the year, but how can we make sure they actually come true in the new year and beyond? This blog post will explore how storytelling through Legacy Storytelling can help us create a New Year’s Resolution story that will keep us motivated…

3 Family Traditions and How to Write About Them

Ah, family traditions. Those activities we do with the people we love, over and over again. Even when we tire of the activity and desperately want to do something else. This post isn’t about one of those kinds of traditions. For the next few moments, I’m going to regale you with one of my favorite…

How to Document Religious Memories and Moments

In December, I thought it would be fun to apply the 5-minute storytelling process to some of the major religious holidays and events during the last month of the calendar year. The inspiration came after being asked to create Christmas prompts. I felt it was important to represent as much as I could. This is a…