Story Writing in a Nursing Home: A Patchwork of Memories

by John; Martha A

• ISBN13: 9780789060419
• ISBN10: 0789060418
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781317717614
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1996-05-07
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Based on the belief that older people have good stories to tell, Story Writing in a Nursing Home was developed as part of a volunteer teaching service to a nursing home. Graduate students who were learning to teach this special population conducted story writing activities with older adults and found that even the frail elderly who are confined to nursing centers provided a unique perspective about events that emphasize the lasting verities in life. The idea of a patchwork was derived from one of the lessons taught and was suggested by one of the older participants who said, "We#xE2;#xAC;"re sort of like a patchwork quilt." The information, memories, and humor the elderly see in situations is worth recording. In addition, Story Writing in a Nursing Home emphasizes the way to develop the mental stimulation that is so important for physical well being. This sensitive and insightful book provides a lesson plan outline and the type of content that was used as an example. It also provides a running commentary in the form of a diary that tells how to begin a teaching program for nursing center residents. Students and professionals interested in implementing a similar program can use these ideas for planning and for organizing the use of student help to better serve the population. Fascinating reading, this book includes stories by frail elderly people, lesson plans, tips on working with administrators in a nursing center, and reasons for providing instruction. Teachers, volunteers, librarians, gerontology/sociology students, and others concerned with the well-being of the elderly will refer often to this instructive volume.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Designing the Quilt

The Quilt Frame

The Color and Fabric of Patchwork

Participants Pieces in a Patchwork

Managing the Difficult Stitches

Getting Ready to Sew (or Write) Needed: A Quilting Bee Learning to Use Thimbles

The Quilting Process Room Arrangement

Actual Instructional Session Examining

Patterns Examining

Different Blocks Colorful Phrases

Review Action Ideas

A Stitch in Time Are We Ready?

Antique Pieces

The Dance of a Lifetime

The Age of Invention

The House on 21st Street in Arlington Memories on Baseball

A Terrifying Experience Old Buildings Jog Memories

A Heartbreaking Experience November Night V. E. Day Teaching in the 1930s

The Pieces of My Life

A Wildlife Retreat

A Very Fine Life Summer in the Country Cupcake

Childhood and Cherry Trees Afghans Shipyard Days

A Wonderful Life Coon Hunting Travel

My Story Little Did I Know Four Miracles An Unexpected Trip

Imported Quilt Pieces

My Memory of Memorial Day Seventy-Five Years of the Washington Parade

Moving Out of Sight Our Teacher Farewell Via Public Address

System Adventures in a Castle in Spain Discipline

The Old Fashioned Way

Making the Border of the Quilt: Continue the Work

Suggested Readings

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