The Trilogy for Legacy Writing
The Legacy Trilogy was designed to assist you in reaching back to unlock those old memories and capture moments to be recorded for posterity. It encourages you to embrace the lessons learned and share the tapestry of life. Create family moments of reflection, ask the questions within the book to unfold a lived memory. Embrace the journey and offer the gift of renewal through active community engagement within your own family, creating your own collection of stories to preserve history for future generations.
CEU Courses
Continuing Education Accreditation from NAB for the GRACE Legacy Program
Teaching members of the Assisted Living community some ways to work with seniors to help them find gentle ways to preserve their memories and their legacy in writing. Lil will explain the benefits of this kind of work and in knowing more about each person’s past when working with them in long-term care. Participants will learn how to ask the right questions and utilize the information in a positive way.
Your Walk in Rose’s Garden
Attaining Purpose and Sharing Memories
Your Walk in Rose’s Garden by Karen Swasey and Lil Barcaski is a book that emphasizes the importance of personal stories and experiences. In this book, the authors share gentle questions of reflections through life encouraging us to embrace our heritage and share our stories of a life lived.
Legacy writing is a way of documenting life experiences, values, and opinions to share with others. It can be a cherished gift to family and loved ones, and healing for the writers themselves. It addresses universal human needs such as the need to belong, to be known and remembered, to make a difference, to bless others and be blessed, and to celebrate life.
Combining the principles of Your Walk in Rose’s Garden and the art of legacy writing, we can create new programs for those in assisted living, local community gatherings, family’s and individual. Here are a few suggestions we can help you with:
1.Legacy Writing Workshops: Organize workshops where residents are guided to write about their life experiences, values, and wisdom. This not only provides mental stimulation but also allows them to leave a legacy for future generations.
2.Story Sharing Sessions: Create sessions where residents can share their life stories. This is where they reflected upon the stories from the pages within their book of Your Walk in Rose’s Garden. This can enhance social connections and foster emotional well-being.
3.Memoir Creation: Assist residents in creating memoirs or legacy letters to be added to their book as a keepsake for the their family. This can be a therapeutic process and a valuable gift for their loved ones.
4.Themed Discussions: Based on the stories or experiences shared, organize discussions around specific themes such as, “What was the first car you drove?” This can lead to deeper connections among residents.
5.Individual Legacy Projects: For individuals, encourage them to embark on a legacy project, such as writing a book. This can be a book about a group of residents or those who had similar job careers. Anthology book writing is a wonderful way to create a cherished book of a poems, short stories and even fiction and non fiction themes.
These programs can help fulfill our loved ones days with activities they enjoy, keeping them mentally, physically, and socially fulfilled. They can also enhance the quality of life for all who involved in this process.. Embrace this Journey and Create a Culture of Change.
GRACE Model of Care
Relationship-Based Care Model/ GRACE Model of Care:
Core Principles:
- Patient-Centered Care: Focus on individual needs and preferences, using an abilities-based model.
- Holistic Approach: Address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborative Practice: Promote teamwork among healthcare providers, residents, and families.
- Empathy and Compassion: Create a caring environment where empathy and compassion are central.
- Continuous Improvement: Commit to ongoing learning and improvement.
- Storytelling and Legacy: Honor residents’ life stories and experiences through narrative medicine.
Implementation Steps:
- Assessment: Evaluate current care practices and identify areas for improvement.
- Training: Train healthcare providers on relationship-based care principles and the My SEA of GRACE philosophy.
- Communication: Establish clear and open communication channels among all stakeholders.
- Support Systems: Create support systems for residents and healthcare providers.
- Feedback Loop: Implement a feedback mechanism to continuously assess and improve care practices.
- Community Engagement: Foster active community involvement and educational opportunities.
Expected Outcomes:
- Improved patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Enhanced teamwork and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Reduced stress and burnout among healthcare providers.
- A more compassionate and empathetic care environment.
- Meaningful connections through honoring life stories and legacy writing.
- Positive health outcomes and resilience through community engagement.
This model emphasizes the importance of personal stories, community involvement, and aligning all aspects of care within the My SEA of GRACE philosophy. Please reach out through the Contact Us tab to learn more about this award winning philosophy of care.