Who Will Save Your Parent's Life Story?

It started on the difficult day when MemoryWell founder Jay Newton-Small put her father into a long-term care home. She realized that the staff wouldn’t know him like she did - so, as a journalist, she wrote up his life story in a way that would help them understand who he was. It helped them relate to him - and it helped him feel connected to those around him.

It’s a common problem. Many nursing homes, hospices and other forms of care homes have high staff turnover. Additionally, many elderly patients have difficulty communicating - and having to reintroduce themselves continuously to caregivers can be stressful. By providing a concise and compelling story, it’s easier for doctors or staff to understand the real person they are working with. It also serves as a great document to help the memory of their life and their life’s work be preserved after they are gone.

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[freethink]

How would you want your life story told?

[CyberDocUSA]

This is a remarkably wonderful idea for so many reasons! Perfect video to start the weekend with morning coffee. 😷👍

[wovasteengova]

Ok this is cool and stuff. But can you do some tech videos?