You’ve heard many of your parents’ stories. But have you recorded them for your children and their children?
A free, objective and educational seminar will provide some insight and tips on the simple and practical art of capturing your own family’s oral history. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 – 123 Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Needham, MA 02494 (directly across from Panera Bread and next door to Petco).
There is ample, free parking both in the front and rear of the office building. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
The workshop will be led by Marjorie Turner Hollman, a personal historian who loves the outdoors, has helped produce and edit personal histories as well as local trail guides, Easy Walks in Massachusetts (2nd edition), and More Easy Walks in Massachusetts.
She has conducted numerous interviews for the Library of Congress Veterans Oral History project. Her multiple workshops have been presented at area and regional conferences and she was a professional storyteller for fifteen years. A freelance writer the past 20 years, she has been published in local, regional, national, and international publications, and was the New England Chair of the Association of Personal Historians from 2012-2016.
This hands-on workshop offers the opportunity to practice some simple interviewing skills using sample interviewing questions. Learn some very basic things to consider when recording a story, and practice ways of eliciting compelling stories from those you interview. By sharing your life experiences, and helping others share their stories, you can provide a unique local perspective on family, state, national, and world events.
The session will be augmented by Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, who has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program.
She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
This interactive presentation encourages participants to ask questions and provide their own anecdotes.
About FirstLight Home Care
FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals in more than 30 states achieve the quality of life they deserve. The company has set a new standard in home care by creating an unmatched Culture of Care that drives industry-leading client and employee satisfaction. FirstLight is a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery; adults with disabilities; and anyone over the age of 18 who needs extra assistance. Care can be provided at private residences, as well as independent and assisted living communities.
To RSVP, please visit https://tinyurl.com/y94qjrkz.
For additional information, please contact FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, (781) 559-0220, https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/contact/
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