3 APPS TO RECORD YOUR LIFE EXPERIENCES Let Your Story Be Heard!
During your loved one’s lifetime, they have created tons of memories, and they have stories to tell. Thinking and discussing their life can benefit them in many ways by keeping their mind active and engaged and providing them with a sense of self-worth. This can also improve communication and create stronger bonds between you, your loved ones, and their at-home caretaker(s). You can record your stories on apps on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, but some of these apps aren’t user-friendly for older adults. Someone can explain how to use it; however, the confusion of navigating these apps can be overwhelming and frustrating. Here are a few recording apps that are user-friendly for seniors. StoryPress You can listen and share recordings with others and find dialogues that are on topics and interesting. The app is free and can be used with preloaded interview questions or in a mode that allows you to create an oral history. You can also pay a fee to receive your recordings in a form that older generations will be familiar with: CDs or DVDs. OneDay This question-and-answer app provides topics such as childhood, wartime, and romantic experiences. You can record these videos and share them with your loved ones either through text or email. To use OneDay, you must
sign up for either an annual, monthly, or team subscription. You or your loved one’s caregiver can set up an account and
create stories for your family member to share as well. This creates an opportunity for engagement between you, the caregiver, and your relative. It also allows seniors to open up about their experiences. StoryCorps This free app allows you to record meaningful conversations with anyone at any time. It has easy-to-use tools that guide you through the entire interview process. It can help you prepare interview questions and also record your conversations in high quality. You can add pictures to your interview, a summary, and also keywords to help you easily find them in your collection. You can choose to share your story with the world or only with your loved ones. Allow your family member’s voice to be heard with one of these apps. Contact your friends at Visiting Angels to learn more about how our caregivers can help you preserve these stories and experiences.
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That’s the power of a story. It binds us together; it shows us that we’re all human. It evokes emotions like pride, joy, laughter, and sadness. Today, we live in a world where social media connects us like never before, but we only get to see the highlights. We don’t hear about the lost voices of a theatre actor or the storeowner who gave so much to her community that she lost the very thing she relied on. I’m challenging you to change that this January. Share your family’s stories with each other. Share the legends — good and bad — that make your family what it is today, even if you believe it’s mundane. (And don’t forget to share about medical histories, too! This can be valuable.) Our caregivers have often learned just how priceless these stories can be. We often hear stories from our caregivers about the families they serve. They’re powerful and meaningful.
Share your story and help create a greater bond.
Cindy Saunders, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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