We at Creative Story Project have identified the importance of story and its various aspects,
focusing on its relevance to life issues and its power as an agent of change.
focusing on its relevance to life issues and its power as an agent of change.
alzheimer's/dementia programming increasesThrough generous funding from individuals, businesses, foundations and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, we are able to increase the number of facilities we visit and the types of programs we present. Here are a couple examples.
Our Intergenerational Story Power program gives us the privilege of working with students in schools or youth organizations, educating them about aging and the elderly, Alzheimer's/dementia, and then our program. These students become enthusiastic about working with the elderly, and we are able to take them into a care facility where they work with primarily dementia residents. It is a great experience for both the students and the residents. Sessions always include lots of laughter, hugs and invitations to return. And the students do return to visit their new friends and bring them love and hugs - and an enthusiasm for life that youth can provide. The Story Power program has been presented for several years now, primarily in about a 50 mile range of Cleveland, TN. But this year we have had the pleasure of making new friends in Georgia at The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe. They are new additions to our growing "southern" clients including the recent additions of The Lantern locations in Chattanooga and Hixson, and Elmcroft of Shallowford in Chattanooga. If you know of a care facility that would like to work with us, let us know. Our interactive application of creative story for all age levels is effective by:
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2017 Summer Camps Start
This will be our third summer working with Cleveland City Schools ASU (After School University) to teach elementary students about the oral tradition of storytelling, but then taking them on a journey to writing their own stories for publication in a book. Each child is given eight pages to fill with story and illustrations, and when complete, they each get their own copy! What excitement the first time they have that book in their hands -- "I'm a published author!!!"
But wait. There is Trousdale School too! We love working with these delightful high functioning adults with intellectual disabilities. This year will be even more fun! They have a Renaissance theme for summer programming, so the stories they hear from us and create by themselves should be totally different than experienced before. We can't wait!
Take three minutes to see what we do with Alzheimer's patients. Click on the icon in the lower right corner of the video screen to enlarge the view.
NOTE: A brief word about photos. Most of the photos shown on this site were taken by Joyce Vanderpool or submitted by others with permission for their use. If you have "silly" pictures that you might feel are appropriate to create simple stories, we would love to have you send them to us as an jpg email attachment. Pictures including animals or small children (permission required) are the best stimulants for the less cognitive mind. Thank you.
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