Encouraging Conversation With Your Favorite Elder

One of the most interesting parts of Private Home Care, Inc. are the stories shared by many of our clients. Often, a leading question yields a wealth of history.

If you have the opportunity, ask your favorite elder some questions. You may be amazed.

 In what ways do you think I'm like you? And not like you?

 Who is the person who influenced your life the most?

 Do you have a lost love?

 Which new technology have you found most helpful in your life? Which do you find to be the most annoying?

 Is there anything you have always wanted to tell me but never have?

 Is there anything you regret not having asked your parents?

 Do you wish anything had been different between us, or would you still like to change something?

 What was the happiest moment of your life?

 What are you most proud of?

 How did your experience in the military mold you as a person?

 What are the most important lessons you've learned in life?

 What is your earliest memory?

 Did you receive an allowance as a child? How much? Did you save your money or spend it?

 Who were your friends when you were growing up?

 What was your favorite thing to do for fun (movies, beach, etc.)?

 What was school like for you as a child? What were your best and worst subjects?

 What school activities and sports did you participate in?

 Do you remember any fads from your youth? Popular hairstyles? Clothing?

 What world events had the most impact on you?

 How would you like to be remembered?