Activity Book for your Family’s Memories and Legacy
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. Visit the website where you can purchase multiple copies of the book for your organization, facility, book club, or family.
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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.