Scrapbooking
A heritage scrapbook is a wonderful project for the whole family and a way to share precious memories down through the generations. The most common scrapbook album size is 12"x12", but some prefer the smaller sizes of 8.5"x11" or 8"x8". If you will be making copies of the scrapbook, the smaller sizes may be more economical. Make sure to use acid-free, archival items for everything in your scrapbook. A family tree will help you organize the pages of your...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Recording the Family History: A Legacy Project Interview
One of the most powerful tools in the Legacy Project is the interviewing of family and friends of a person who is nearing the end of their life or facing a life-threatening illness. When a person is being forced to confront death, an interview can be one of the ways to crystallize an individual's understanding of what their personal vision of symbolic immortality is. It can also bring family members closer together by having everyone explain their perceptions and...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Legacy of Love: Making Your Wishes Known
Whether you are healthy, just growing old or nearing the end of your life, it is a wise move and a gift of love to your family and friends to make arrangements for end-of-life care before you are either gravely ill or dying. Your Legacy of Love for your family and friends can, with careful thought and compassion, be one of clear decisions and planned social and financial arrangements, a house swept clean of personal, financial and business cobwebs....Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
How to Help Seniors Cope with Pet Loss
It’s been three months since my dear cat Jimmy died and last week, in my kitchen, I found myself carefully standing clear of the space where his food and water bowls sat for the sixteen years of his life. I was reminded of my loss, this time with a lesser grief, but with great sadness nevertheless. The loss of a pet is cause for genuine grief. Companion animals provide a level of acceptance, love and presence throughout their lifetimes....Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Understanding the Grieving Process
Grief is a process of healing. People who are grieving, no matter the cause, need the space to simply be with their emotions. When someone you know has suffered a devastating loss, sometimes it is difficult to know what to say or how to comfort them. However, you should know that there are things that we can say that are helpful as well as things that might actually be hurtful. When I miscarried late in my pregnancy, well-meaning family...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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