There is power in storytelling, and it is accessible to everyone. Turning Memories into Memoirs will initiate teachers and students into the process of writing their personal and family lifestories.

It’s big, beautiful and packed with stories, pictures and ideas about energizing daily life in neighborhoods and households. Vibrant Living was written by Carmen Bowman and LaVrene Norton as a how-to guide to assist organizations in engaging residents in directing the activities of their lives. It is written to be displayed in living rooms, lounges and other places where residents gather. Each page highlights the vibrant living that goes on in their homes. It is a scrapbook of photos and stories from organizations around the country highlighting the vibrant living that goes on in their homes. From ethnic celebrations to coffee klatch, from tree climbing to a quiet afternoon curled up on the couch, organizations are finding ways to make it possible for elders to live lives full of interest, value, meaning and spontaneity.

The Household Matters Toolkit is an integrated toolkit of materials and systems for use by long-term care providers and others with a stake in transforming the culture of nursing homes in a sustainable fashion.

The toolkit's components provide an explicit roadmap for shaping your organization to operate in a resident-directed service model with a well-trained, empowered, and satisfied workforce.

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