Jean is 88 and has been living with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia since 2017.  We worked together on her All About Me document, with help from her family.  Over time we have added more information to her Life Story, when she has been able to recall different aspects of her life. We also regularly add pictures of family and her life at The Meadows.

Jean has been spending more time in her room recently, and often turns to her All About Me.  As the document is hung in sight, she goes to read it daily and immerses herself in her past and present.  She usually reads her All About Me alone, but when family visit, they use it to prompt conversation.

Life Story sets the foundation for my relationship with Jean. It gives me a better understanding of what activities she may enjoy participating in and what she may not. Her Life Story stimulates conversations on the topics of family, working years and everything in between. Life stories play a crucial role for all staff members in getting to know residents, the best way to care for them, and how they like to spend their day.