It's Time to Tell Your Story

You are amazing. Simply amazing. There is no one else like you. You can describe people, times, and places that no one else could ever share. You are completely unique and you should write a book. If you've always wanted to capture the essence of your life (or even if you've never thought about it until right now), it's a good idea to write an autobiography. Besides it being a very special gift for children, grandchildren, other family or friends, it allows you to explore who you are. You can take a bit of time to explore what has brought you to this time and place. Review your accomplishments. Remembers the joys and challenges that you've experienced. You've made it this far...now what's next? When you write your life story, you'll have the basis for planning the next miles in your life's journey. What are you waiting for?
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Really knowing your parents or grandparents is a great thing. Many families don't always feel like they have a strong relationship with older generations and they aren't sure where to start. It's not easy but it is worth doing. You can build a relationship by interviewing your parents or grandparents. Along the way, you can also have the privilege of helping them to write down life stories.

The gift of life stories is priceless. The good news is that younger generations will have the autobiographies of their great-grandparents and even great-great grandparents, and it won't just be all about genealogy dates and places. It will be capturing the essence of the person. What made him or her unique? What events of life had the biggest impact? What are these life lessons and wisdom (so we don't make the same mistakes)?

Along the way, you can and will build a stronger relationship as you listen to the stories, hear the joys and challenges, and see what you and your older relatives have in common--you are more alike than you think! It will really and truly have the power to change your life. 

--Beth Sanders, Founder of http://www.lifebio.com/, 1-866-LIFEBIO, info@lifebio.com

L - Listen
I - Investigate
F- Find Values
E - Emotions
B - Be Prepared
I - Interest
O - Open-Ended Style

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LifeBio now offers professional, personal interviews by phone. The interview questions are provided and you can decide just what should be asked. Customize the questions if you wish. Affordable and fun....you and your loved one will appreciate the MP3 file--listen to the interview on your iPod with an MP3 file provided. The new and best way to record life stories by phone. We'll do the work for you.

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Only about 6% of Americans create a lasting legacy for their kids and grandkids. Too few...too little...too late. Autobiography Template is available at www.lifebio.com so you can get started without delay.

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As a preferred vendor of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), LifeBio wants to encourage older adults to participate in activities that promote wellbeing the week of Sept. 21-27. Over 100 studies in the last 10 years have shown that reminiscence lowers depression, increases life satisfaction, and helps in building meaningful relationships. We invite you to visit http://www.lifebio.com/ and begin your life story to celebrate Active Aging Week! There's no time like the present and no better gift to the future!

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Dear Annie: I'm so glad you brought up the end-of-life plan dilemma faced by "Aunt Thelma, Uncle John and Marie." I am a doctor, and my patients have universally embraced my own end-of-life plan as follows:
"If you can fix me, please do. If you can't fix me, please help me avoid pain, fear, lack of air, hunger, nausea, thirst, loss of dignity and prolonging the dying process. I understand it might take a few days to figure out whether you can fix me or not."
This format helps facilitate conversation between generations without the feeling of abandonment. Most of us old folks don't fear death as much as the process of dying or prolonged disability. — John R. Dykers Jr., M.D.

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New video shows the benefits of an online autobiography template to write your life story or write the life story of a loved one.

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