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Saving Memories

Personal Historian Deanne Groves talks about ways we can hold on to our love ones even when they are no longer with us.

What are some of the ways we can keep cherished memories alive

One of the easiest ways is to talk to someone close to the person and listen to the stories they tell about them. We can ask our family members record stories of events that made them who they were.

On techniques to help people with dementia

We can uses photo of their earlier life and it can help her connect with memories that happened around that time. Music can bring memories of places they were when they heard the song.

Anita Sharma Ph.D., LCSW, is a Gerontology and Social Work Educator, Researcher, and Practitioner. She holds an M.A. in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a prestigious social sciences university in India, a Master of Social Work (clinical practice) and a Doctorate in Social Work from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana and serves as a pro bono consultant to various agencies.