“Happy holiday, happy holiday! While the merry bells keep ringing, happy holiday to you!” (Irving Berlin, 1942)
The calendar and the Guidebook have turned to December. The Holiday is in full swing! It’s a busy time here at Movies and Music.
The Holiday Edition of Movies, Music, Memories launches December 4 look for it in your inboxes! Not There? Click here: http://multibriefs.com/optin.php?cb-lky
December 5-17 Join us at the ASHA Virtual Conference Improving Outcomes in Aphasia. Visit our booth to register to win a copy of Movies and Music or an ABOUT book from our sister site meaningfulmemorymaker.com
Look for the Holiday Edition of Reminisce Extra! On newsstands Now - December 31. Look for our ad and enter our launch contest to win a free copy of our new book A Personal History of Lasting Memories or register online by sending an e-mail with your name and address to lkymam1@verizon.net. Subject: Meaningful Memory Launch Contest. Hurry! Contest closes 12/20/18. Winners notified by 1/5/19.
That’s a lot for one year-end! So, I’ve opened the archives to re-visit a favored blog from 2014 which fits well with our thought-provoking question for the year: Why Reminisce?
Welcome to the December 2018 Edition -- White Christmas
Firstly, it opens the door to a host of memories from decorating the tree (or more precisely having it fall on you!), to singing carols, wrapping presents and baking cookies.
Secondly, it is a great avenue to promote communication. As soon as the DVD goes in the player, there is an opportunity to communicate. I particularly enjoy the sing-along aspect of this film. Every time I jump to Scene Selection on the DVD (to move to the next scene), we must stop and sing along with Bing! What an excellent way open the older generation’s memory. Reminisce about seeing the film for the first time, favorite characters, favorite songs, what was it like growing up in the war years and the years when Crosby was famous? What is a favorite Crosby song?
Remember, it follows the Classic Movie Musical formula, and allows for healthy discussions about dating, flirting and falling in love (when it goes right: Danny Kaye/Vera-Ellen and when it hits a bump in the road: Bing Crosby/ Rosemary Clooney!) What was it like for your clients/family members?
Thirdly, when discussing relationships with students consider:
What motivates these characters to act as they do?
What draws Kaye to Vera-Ellen so quickly?
Is it true? The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing?
How does Clooney change Crosby, at the beginning of the film and the end?
What changes does Clooney experience in the presence of Crosby?
What outside influences separate the two characters?
What brings them together?
What kind of friend is Danny Kaye?
Is he the glue that keeps friendships together or the scissors that tear them apart?
You, your residents, students, and family members, decide as you spend the holiday in Pinetree, Vermont enjoying a White Christmas!
Have A Safe and Happy Holiday!
Thank you for joining me during this year of expansion! I am pleased with the reception meaningfulmemorymaker.com, and our new products (ABOUT…A Family and Caregiver Guidebook to Sharing Living and Lasting Memories, A Personal History of Living and Lasting Memories) are receiving. Since its launch, the Facebook page:
(https://www.facebook.com/Movies-and-Music196819043698265/?ref=bookmarks)
has earned 5,110 Likes and is followed by 5,048 Fans!
You like what you see and are sharing with your friends!
I wish all of you a Safe and Happy Holiday! See you in January 2019 as we launch new was to connect and learn from the Classic Movie Musical and the Power of Reminiscence
~~Lori
