The staff and I attended training at Hitz Home, and discovered the program to be an awesome team building exercise for the entire staff
Susan Tudor, Administrator at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra IL
‘I like the interactive quality of the program. It seems important any
time in life but especially at the end – as a way of pulling the threads
together.’
Lorraine L.
I liked the story sharing. It’s a great way to connect people through stories. The program helps to memorialize stories that often are overlooked.
Roselee, resident at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon IL
Amazing how people could sit and think of a story from their past in just a couple of minutes.I love this program.
Mary, resident of Hitz Home, Alhambra IL
I think this is a special day, for me to have a chance to share a story about my father
Lorna, resident at The Highland Home, Highland IL
‘The “Story Starter” cards were wonderful tools for my grand daughters
to connect with their 91-year-old great grandmother. We all sat at the
dining room table and she shared stories of her younger years (some of
which were new to me!) There was a lot of laughter that day and the
girls learned some fun facts! Hopefully, these memories will be
cherished by them through the years. I would highly recommend using the
Story Starter cards for those with memory issues. It’s a great “jump
start” to initiate conversations with the elderly.’
Debbie C., Daughter of Meridian Village Independent Living resident
Your cards are a great idea!
Rose, participant at Programs and Services for Older Persons (PSOP), Belleville IL
‘The Legacy Sharing Program has been a magnet for getting residents out
of their rooms and socializing more often with each other. Sharing their
memories and telling their stories with a facilitated group of active
listeners, clearly energizes the participants. As a result of the
program, residents are frequently drawn out of their shells and
motivated to visit with and learn more from each other.’
Teresa R., Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, Sunrise Senior Living
‘It’s the way to open up – not just for the elderly, but for anyone.’
Dr. Ramana M.
We are so busy going places and doing things all the time, we don’t get a chance to really learn about each other. This program is really different compared to other activities we attend
Jerry, resident at an assisted living community in St Louis MO
