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Senior citizens have witnessed a lifetime of stories, and for those in the care of Nightingales Home Care, they now have a way to share those stories, in a new unique way. Over the years, individuals have told us lots of wonderful stories, said Janet Walker of Nightingales Home Care. So once the caregivers started hearing these stories, they started writing them down. Sometimes individuals will not go ahead and tell family members, as much and sometimes they will tell us more, said Walker. So the Life Story Program was created as a way to help patients feel more productive. So many times individuals then get to 80 and 90 and their world shrinks and they dont have the exciting lives that you and I have, said Walker. Like any great book, once those pages are filled, a film maker can come in and turns those stories into a movie. Having those memories in a written or digital form is something families can always cherish. Ive lost both of my parents and my brother and I would give anything to have been able to have somebody written down their stories that they told people, said Sandra Martinez of Nightingales.According to Martinez, without this program, some stories would go untold. Theyd be forgotten, because some stuff just shouldnt be, said Martinez. This program can bring stories from the past, to the present, for future enjoyment. If interested in looking into assisted home care, you can contact Nightingales at 970-208-3985. The Life Story Program is at no cost to anyone under Nightingales assistance.

What do you want to pass down to your children and grandchildren? Many people respond to that question by saying the house, a car, money, or Great-Aunt-Betty's ruby ring.But have you ever considered the things that you may be missing, such as the reason behind the family traditions you practice, lessons you've learned in life, or the stories that made you who you are today?All of these components make up your legacy. A legacy is a collection of items passed down from one generation of the family to the next. We are accustomed to hearing about the first set of answers above, but, until now, it hasn't been possible to pass down the things that aren't physical items.You have spent a lifetime creating family traditions, instilling values in your children, gathering real-life experiences and the lessons that come along with them. The possibility of passing on that information is incredibly powerful. Not only is it nostalgic and wonderful, but it also allows your legacy to live on far beyond your life.Imagine if you could record a video describing your family tree with photos and stories of each person rather than simply showing one on paper. What if you could leave a message to your future granddaughter to open on her wedding day one that is beyond your days? Conversely, what would it be like to watch a video of your grandparents having done that for you?Finally, technology has caught up to where you now have the opportunity to not only record these types of messages and stories but also secure them permanently and privately so they can be passed on to the family members of your choice.We all leave behind a legacy when we go, so I encourage you to consider this question: Are you passing down the right things?Editors Note: Article submitted by Robyn Sechler of Securing Memories. To secure your legacy visit www.SecuringMemories.com