Storytelling for Health and Wellbeing

Storytelling is powerful, and it is natural. Why should it be encouraged?  It is also good for people's health and sense of well-being.  

Here is how LifeBio sees reminiscence touching ALL dimensions of wellness, and why it cannot be ignored as a tool to use with seniors at home, in senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, or with those who have memory challenges. Besides unlocking a fascinating story, it leads to an amazing opportunity for engagement. 

• Physical – Activate the hippocampus area of brain where memories are stored. "Autobiography for older adults is like chocolate for the brain," said Dr. Gene Cohen in a conversation with Beth Sanders, Founder of LifeBio. 
• Spiritual – Deeply touch people as they share beliefs, values, life lessons, etc. 
• Occupational – This gives people an important job to do. Creating a LEGACY. 
• Emotional – Joys and challenges are recorded and shared.  LifeBio has been found to increase happiness and satisfaction with life.  “Get it off your chest.”   
• Environmental -  Life stories build a strong sense of community. 
• Intellectual – Life stories help people learn about themselves and about other people.  Fascinating new knowledge and people learn to listen.
• Social –  People form new bonds with their neighbors and become friends through the power of story.  
  Want to start a storytelling project in your community? Call LifeBio at 937-303-4576 or email info@lifebio.com.