Echoes Across Time: Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future W/ Jeff Kay | Episode 81
Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci
Release Date: 04/10/2023
Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci
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info_outlineWelcome to episode 81 of Caregiver Cast! Join Mary Elaine ang guest, Jeff Kay. Jeff is a reminiscence therapy consultant and passionate advocate for preserving memories and legacies. This episode is sure to inspire and connect listeners across generations. Jeff discusses the emotional impact of discovering his childhood keepsakes after his parents passed away and emphasize visual storytelling's value in capturing memories. He also shares his work helping individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's by digitizing their old media and the exciting technologies that allow us to preserve memories for up to 300 years. With powerful stories of perseverance, tenacity, and the ability to make an impact, Jeff reminds us that everyone has a story to tell, and it's never too late to start preserving memories.
Here’s what you will expect in this episode…
Jeff's passion for preserving memories and legacies, inspired by his grandmother's passing and family keepsakes.
The value of visual storytelling in capturing memories and passing them down to future generations, including the technologies that have evolved in the field of visual storytelling.
Jeff's work as a reminiscence therapy consultant, helping individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's by digitizing their old media.
The importance of World War Two veterans' stories and documenting personal obstacles and events.
Takeaways: It's never too late to start preserving memories, everyone has a story to tell, and everyone has it in them to make an impact.
Many more!
About Jeff Kay:
Jeff Kay is a reminiscence therapy consultant and advocate for preserving memories and legacies. He began collecting keepsakes and preserving media after his grandmother's passing at a young age. This passion evolved into his work with reminiscence therapy, which involves discussing memories and past experiences with prompts such as photographs, videos, and music to improve cognitive skills and emotional well-being. Jeff focuses on preserving and protecting memories of loved ones, keeping precious moments alive, resurrecting long-forgotten special events, and organizing memories for visual storytelling.
Catch Jeff Kay on…
Website: https://MyDigital-Memories.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykay1/
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