In this the last part of her three-part series, Lyn Jackson of Every Story Media explains why she and so many others recommend video to capture and preserve your family stories. What's the best way to preserve family stories? (Hint, it's by using video.) So why do we use VIDEO to tell your family story and recommend you do the same? We love video. There’s nothing like it to capture and preserve the entire essence of the person we’re … [Read more...]
Sharing Family History: Where to Start
In part two of this three-part series, Lyn Jackson of Every Story Media offers tips to begin the process of capturing and preserving your family stories for future generations. How to Start Sharing Family History So now that we agree on the importance of saving and sharing family history, what’s the best way to begin? Start with your photos; organize them into events like childhood, marriage and family, career. You could also arrange … [Read more...]
6 Common Objections to Hiring a Caregiver
Google Elder Abuse. You'll get 6,430,000 results in 0.46 seconds. It's a downright shame and a valid concern among our population. The thought of having someone you don't know come into your home to care for you, cost, theft, and outright denial that there is a need for help—these are some of the arguments against hiring a personal caregiver. But there comes a time in every life when we need a hand, a little extra help. Caregivers can do just … [Read more...]
What is Home Care?
What is home care? from Samantha K Herring … [Read more...]
Share Family Stories: You Would Be Surprised at the Benefits
In this three-part series, Lyn Jackson of Every Story Media looks at why it’s important to capture and preserve your family stories, how to get started, and why video is the recommend method. Aging offers gifts, if we look for them—for us as we grow older, and for those who’ll come after us. Uncle Joe My 97-year-old uncle Joe is my last link to my father, Maurie, who died when I was young. Joe is the family story keeper. He is now the only … [Read more...]
Feeling Burned Out? Caring Until it Hurts
Sometimes caregivers, or those who are caring for the needs of others, can feel like they are at the end of their rope. Many refer to it as caregiver burnout or feeling burned out. If this sounds like you, here's a lifeline. 4 Ways for Caregivers to Avoid Feeling Burned Out: Don't be ashamed to ask for help; it doesn't serve you or your loved one. Seek help from family, friends, your church community, professional caregivers, and local … [Read more...]
