How to embrace joy in your End of Life Celebration
Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Christina Andreola of New Narrative Memorials. Christina is an event planner for memorials, celebrations of Life, funerals and any other event that commemorates an end-of-life event. She is driven and passionate about creating experiences for families and loved ones of those who have passed away. She works…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreIntergenerational Projects: How They Can Help Young & Old Participants
When we decide to work as a family and include all generations in intergenerational storytelling projects we give each generation the opportunity to learn, to share their experience, to share their perspective, and create a more fuller picture of what the experience and the family history is like. Each generation has an opportunity to share…
Read MoreFinal Wish Inc: Important Resource For Families And End Of Life Planning
How does Final Wish help individuals and families with end of life planning? “Final Wish is a secure website that stores the information you want shared at the time of your passing. Some key benefits include choosing what type of celebration or service you want if any? Who do you want to care for your…
Read More1 Way to Restore Human Dignity with Engaged Conversations
Restoring human dignity is one of those things that can feel really heavy, as do many of the things I talk about. But in this particular instance, I’m going to frame it in a way that is quite uplifting and wonderful. We can restore human dignity through engaged conversations, otherwise known as storytelling. Storytelling is…
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