SHARING STORIES

 

 

 

A great tool for starting conversations! Share one of your memories or listen to someone’s story. Start anywhere in this spiral bound handy little deck of cards with 100 different topics and let the reminiscence begin!

 

HOW TO USE

 

·        Families can share their stories when they are visiting a loved one, having a reunion or holiday gathering or taking long car trip

·        Great tool for your intergenerational programs

·        Include a set in your volunteers’ visiting kit

·        Staff members of a senior facility can use the ideas from these cards to start a conversation with a resident

·        Staff members can get to know each other better by sharing some of their stories with each other

·        Use the cards to begin journaling some of the memories as an older adult recalls and goes back in time

 

Gift idea

 

When a new resident enters your facility, give the family a copy of Sharing Stories so they can enhance the quality of their visit time with loved ones.

Personalize copies from your facility with a cover saying "Compliments of ( your facility name) " at no extra charge with a minimum order of 25 sets.