Origins of Beautiful Life

December 10, 2008

One of the most frequently asked questions has been, “How did the idea of this business come to be?”  The answer is that the concept for Beautiful Life’s books evolved over many years of working with the elderly.

While working in nursing homes, hospice programs, assisted living facilities and community-based service programs I have noticed again and again that questions about one’s past accomplishments, one’s friends or one’s grandchildren can bring a smile or a calmness that few other topics or conversations can bring.  Unfortunately, sometimes as visitors or professionals, we forget to ask these questions, especially to those who may be struggling with communication or memory loss.  Particularly as the care needs of the aged become more pressing, it can be easy to focus on medical care and spend less time talking about past accomplishments, interests, relationships, important roles and dreams.

Beautiful Life books help capture this history and identity, reminding caregivers, friends, even ourselves of the richness in our past as well as our present, hopefully bringing us all closer to the pride, dignity and human connection that make life so beautiful.

- Kiessa

Posted by Kiessa | Filed Under Stories 

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One Response to “Origins of Beautiful Life”

  1. Patty Betlach Russell on January 8th, 2009 10:38 am

    I just wanted to commend you on the wonderful thing you are doing in offering this service! As a genealogist, it is wonderful to see how you are helping families preserve their stories and photos. Bravo!! I enjoyed the Earl and Gladys Ehrke story because a couple of the surnames mentioned in their story happen to be in my family’s background.
    Again, Bravo to you!!
    Patty