Many seniors, as they grow older, feel more lonely. Socializing, making new friends, and strengthening old friendships can be especially difficult.
Edlyn Yoshida, a senior who is a recent heart recipient, was more quiet about sharing her life story when she first sat down with volunteer Kari . However, using the prompts in the book, Kari was able to get Edlyn to warm up.
“Edlyn began opening up more and more to each question and the flood gates opened!” By the time they finished the book, hours and hours had flown by, and Kari and Edlyn had deeply strengthened their friendship and bond – something both of them did not expect. When questioned, Kari wrote that although she already knew Edlyn prior to “talking story,” the “book gave me the opportunity to learn so much more about Edlyn’s life.”