Legacy Video Ideas for Hospice and Palliative Care Families
Let the person lead
The person being recorded should choose whether to participate, when to stop, and what topics are off limits. Their comfort is more important than completing a list.
Some days are not recording days. That is okay.
Use small prompts
Try prompts such as: a favorite memory, a message for the family, a blessing, a recipe, a song, or one thing they want remembered.
Short recordings can be more manageable and more meaningful than long sessions.
Care for the recorder too
The family member holding the camera may also be grieving. Take breaks, ask for help, and do not turn recording into an obligation.
The purpose is connection, not performance.
Quick checklist
- Get consent each time.
- Keep sessions short.
- Stop when comfort changes.
- Use simple prompts.
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