Idea for questions to write on Question Ball: Before the resident tosses the ball to someone else, allow time for other members of the group to comment or answer the question as well. Direct the resident to the question that their right thumb is touching and have him/her read to the question to the group and then allow him/her time to answer. Submitted by Megan Irving- CTRS of Hawthrone HouseĮquipment/Supplies Needed: Beach Ball (with questions written on it in large print)Īctivity/Treatment Objective or Expected Outcome: For residents to read the question on the ball and answer the question to his/her best ability, to reminisce with group using the question read as a topic, to use hand-eye coordination when passing/tossing the ball to other individuals in the group.ĭescription of the Activity: Gather a small group of residents in a circle and toss the ball to an individual. Please note that the answers from the Life Story Guide can be entered online at The website provides templates of questions and creates instant biographies.
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Each participant who wants to fill out a Life Story Guide will be creating a lasting legacy of stories and memories to share with family and friends. LifeBio's Life Story Guide can be used to ask questions and to begin recording the person's life story.
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The answers to the Story Cards can be compiled onto a bulletin board that displays a group of people's answers to these fun questions - young people could certainly help with asking and recording the answers. Activity/Treatment Objective or Expected Outcome: Building relationships through therapeutic reminiscence has been found to lead to higher life satisfaction, lowering depression, and lowering physical pain.ĭescription of the Activity: We suggest that people start a discussion with the LifeBio Story Cards (there are 104 relationship-building, unique questions).