with loved ones about their favorite
traditions and then ask which they
could teach to family. You might be
surprised what older generations
cherish as traditions.
For example, consider organizing a
time for everyone to bake a time-
-honored recipe together. Perhaps
it’s learning a holiday tradition that
provides a cultural experience that
younger generations have never
done. It also could even be teaching
a classic skill such as woodworking,
knitting or calligraphy. Keeping an
open mind and trying something new
together is guaranteed to be a bonding
experience.
Storytelling and archiving
One of the most meaningful ways
people of different generations can
connect is through sharing stories.
Sometimes you just need a little help
getting the conversation started. That’s
why Atria Senior Living, inspired by
its residents, created Atria StoryWise,
a curated collection of cards featuring Learn more at AtriaStoryWise.com.
thoughtfully selected topics and cues
designed to spark memories and fuel Plan a game or movie night
conversation.
Games and movies are timeless
You can spur conversation with loved activities that appeal as much to
ones in a similar manner with the Grandma as they do to your 5-year-
Atria StoryWise companion app, old. By planning a game or movie
available free to everyone. Instantly night, you’ll bring everyone together
access intriguing topics to encourage for a good time. Consider finding a
meaningful conversation, plus the app board game or movie that was popular
allows you to record, share and keep when you or your parents were kids so
the stories - and voices - of family and everyone enjoys their time together.
friends forever.
To make the day even more special,
shop for old-fashioned candy and
A few conversation starter
snacks that spark nostalgia. You may
examples from the app:
have to order some items online, but
What you wanted to be when you it’s worth the effort because everyone
will think it’s fun to sample the treats
were little.
that were popular during different
decades.
The secret to a long life.
Your idea of a perfect day.
A value you’d like to pass on to
future generations.
to get people talking. Whether it’s a
photo featuring childhood friends, a
school portrait or wedding images,
a picture is truly worth a thousand
words. Dig out those old photo
albums and flip through them with
the entire family.
Another worthwhile activity that
brings generations together is
making a scrapbook. You can use old
images or focus on recent pictures,
but collaborating on a craft is time
well spent. If you prefer, use a digital
scrapbook program to organize
photos. Whatever path you choose,
take notes of who is in the image
and any fun stories that go along
with them. This is what turns a
typical photo album into a cherished
keepsake.
Use these ideas to transform your next
holiday into one filled with memories.
You’ll inspire new connections
between family members as you
There’s nothing like a nostalgic image laugh, love and live life to the fullest.
Flip through photo albums
and scrapbooks
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