Senior Safety Advice

#37 - Preserving Family Legacy: Celebrating the Wisdom and Stories of Grandparents


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Grandparents play an essential and often undervalued role in families, serving as reservoirs of wisdom and conduits of family history. In this episode, we explore ways to connect with grandparents, including storytelling, interviews, and keeping traditions alive while accommodating their changing needs.

• Understanding the enduring significance of grandparents in family dynamics 
• Utilizing storytelling and journals to preserve family history 
• Conducting interviews as a method of capturing valuable family narratives 
• Tailoring engagements to recognize and respect physical and cognitive changes in grandparents 
• Leveraging technology for meaningful connections, even at a distance 
• Cultivating family traditions to foster a sense of belonging 
• Encouraging engagement with your own grandparenting experiences

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Senior Safety AdviceBy Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.