Writing Life Histories: A Guide for Use in Caring Environments (Speechmark Practical Resource)

A guide for use in caring environments.Writing Life Histories is a practical handbook which gives clear guidance on how to put together life histories in supportive or residential settings. It provides:Step-by-step guidanceIdeas for different types of life historiesActivities, strategies and material for promoting memories, all easily accessed on a digital formatHelpful tools and writing tipsSuggestions for support and forming partnerships with other local servicesIdeas for involving the person's family and friendsDiscussion on ethical issues to be considered.The benefits of engaging a group or an individual in Life History activities include: an aid to memorycreative stimulationa personalised identity when in a residential homepromotion of interaction and co-operation with otherscontinutity with previous life experience thus combating the loss of identityan excellent opportunity to pass on knowledge and experience to others.This is an indispensible resource for anyone interested in compiling life histories including nurses, residential home staff, carers, tutors and occupational therapists, group facilitators in day centres, clubs for the elderly or learning disabilities. Read more