Life Story services

Life Story Recording

Preserving memories. Honoring legacies. Celebrating a lifetime.

Every senior carries a lifetime of stories — moments of joy, resilience, family, service, adventure, love, loss, and wisdom. These memories shape who they are and deserve to be remembered.

At Senior Friends Network, we believe every story deserves to be heard and preserved.
Our Life Story Recording service gives seniors the opportunity to share their experiences in a guided, comfortable conversation while families receive a keepsake they can treasure for generations.

What Is Life Story Recording?

Life Story Recording is a gentle, one-on-one conversation where a trained volunteer invites a senior to reflect on meaningful moments from their life.
The conversation is recorded — audio, video, or written — capturing their voice, personality, and memories in an authentic and lasting way.

This is not a formal interview.
It is a warm, thoughtful conversation with someone who truly wants to listen.

Why It Matters

Many family stories fade over time because no one has the time, tools, or opportunity to record them. Life Story Recording ensures that memories, family history, and personal wisdom are preserved with care.

This service helps:

  • Strengthen connections between generations

  • Preserve family heritage and traditions

  • Document important life events

  • Capture a senior’s voice and presence

  • Support a senior’s sense of identity and purpose

  • Create meaningful legacy gifts for loved ones

It is more than recording a story. It is honoring a life.

What We Talk About

Each Life Story session is unique, but conversations often include:

  • Childhood memories

  • Family history and traditions

  • Important life milestones

  • Career and accomplishments

  • Love stories and relationships

  • Challenges and lessons learned

  • Hopes, reflections, and messages for future generations

Seniors may share as much or as little as they choose — at their own pace.

How It Works

1. Schedule a Introductory Call

We begin with a friendly conversation to learn about your senior, their comfort level, and what kind of legacy you hope to preserve.

2. Session Planning

We coordinate a time and gather any family-suggested questions or topics.

3. The Recording Session

A trained volunteer sits with the senior for a relaxed, guided conversation.
Sessions typically last 45–90 minutes.

4. Editing and Preparation

We lightly edit the recording for clarity while preserving the senior’s authentic voice and narrative flow.

5. Delivery

Families receive the completed recording in digital format. Additional keepsake options, such as printed booklets or USB drives, may be available depending on program capacity.

Who Benefits From Life Story Recording

This service is ideal for:

  • Seniors who enjoy sharing stories

  • Families who want to preserve heritage and memories

  • Seniors experiencing early memory changes

  • Adult children who want to honor their parents

  • Anyone who believes their story should be remembered

Every life holds extraordinary moments worth saving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this emotional or difficult for seniors?
Most seniors find the experience enjoyable, reflective, and meaningful. We guide the conversation gently and respectfully.

Do families need to prepare questions?
Not required. Families may suggest topics, but we handle preparation and guidance.

What recording formats are available?
Audio recordings and written summaries are standard. Video recordings may be available depending on capacity.

Who owns the final recording?
The family does. We do not use, share, or publish any recording without written permission.

What if the senior hesitates or goes off topic?
Our volunteers guide the conversation with patience and flexibility to ensure the senior feels supported and comfortable.

A Legacy Worth Preserving

Life Story Recording gives seniors the opportunity to reflect and share their experiences, and gives families a lasting, meaningful gift that can be cherished for years to come.

Ready to Preserve Your Loved One’s Story?

Schedule an introductory call to learn more about how we can help capture and preserve the memories that matter most.