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.
We've been visiting care facilities through the summer, creating and gathering some delightful stories. You may not have someone in a care facility, but undoubtedly you have someone in your life whose stories you enjoy. Have you captured them?
What better time than the summer to share a sweet tea or lemonade, listen to their stories, and jot them down. Learn some of the stories loved ones, or help create new ones -- new memories -- and share with others. If you have loved ones with Alzheimer's or other cognitive issues, use this time to stimulate their minds. We are here to share our program with those who need us. Don't hesitate to contact us. We want to be of help! Our interactive application of creative story is designed primarily to assist those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, but it also serves others with learning challenges or cognitive issues.
Contact us to book a program or for additional information. Sign up for our FREE monthly newsletter. The Santa Project, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Tennessee Corporation, which is legally registered to do business as Creative Story Project.
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 a 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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We are headed to Kansas City for the National Storytelling Summit: Communities, Conflicts, and Transformational Stories. We will be immersed for three days in workshops, intensives and concerts -- all to help us better our craft and enable us to serve our community more effectively. This national organization, started in the 1970s, works hard to accomplish their mission of "advancing all forms within the storytelling community through promotion, advocacy, and education." We look forward to lots of time sharing with and enjoying time with old friends as we make new ones.
Intergenerational Story Power will start up again soon.
Once the kids are back in school and settled in, we will again work with students to educate them about aging, the elderly, and Alzheimer's/dementia. The kids love the seniors, and the seniors love the kids! It's a win/win situation. If you have a group of students who would like to serve their community in a unique way, please contact us. 
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.
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