Life Story Documentation Template

Create a life story documentation system:

Purpose: [care planning/memory care/family legacy/all]
Facility Type: [specify]

Population Considerations:
- Cognitive abilities: [range]
- Family involvement: [typical level]
- Cultural diversity: [describe]

Collection Method:
- Who will gather: [staff/volunteers/families]
- Format: [paper/digital/book/display]
- Time allocated: [for collection process]

Intended Uses:
- [care personalization/staff reference/family keepsake]

Please create:
1. Life story importance explanation (for families)
2. Interview guide with questions
3. Categories to cover:
   - Early life and family
   - Education and career
   - Marriage and children
   - Hobbies and interests
   - Accomplishments
   - Faith and values
   - Favorites (foods, music, etc.)
   - Important relationships
   - Life lessons
   - Personality traits
4. Photo collection guide
5. One-page care summary format
6. Memory care adaptations
7. Display options for rooms
8. Staff reference quick card
9. Integration into care planning
10. Privacy considerations
11. Update process