![]() ![]() In fact, betting on a sporting event makes watching one more entertaining. Raise the stakes: Competing in a sporting event is more exciting than watching one. Engaging the senses more intensely makes moments stand out. So what is it at the core of a moment of elevation that we can add to any event to make it more special? Remember the 3 S’s: sensory, stakes, and script.īoost sensory appeal: This is why concerts, museums and great meals stick in your memory and why sitting on the couch is so forgettable. In that case, just put it away, you narcissist.) If you feel the need to pull out a camera, it’s probably a moment of elevation. They make us feel engaged, joyful, amazed, motivated. Moments of elevation are experiences that rise above the routine. Time to learn how to construct more events that will restock your reminiscence reservoir. If we want great memories we have to make them.īut how do you do that? What makes some little moments so powerful? And others the epitome of “meh”?Ĭhip and Dan Heath have a new book that lays out the science you need to know - The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact. And then boom - suddenly CVS is loaded with Christmas ornaments and it signals the end of another year. No good. Serendipity can be a bus that never arrives. So why do we leave special moments to chance? And why do we not do more to create those special memories for others - the way we’d like them to make some for us? More often than not, one day rolls into the next, one month rolls into the next, you blink your eyes and you’re staring down the barrel of another New Year’s Day saying: where the heck did the time go? *Writer rolls his eyes so hard he gets a migraine.* Well, the latter are just “magic”, right? Serendipity. ![]() Moments that enriched your life, bonded you with others and helped you define who you are. But there are other little memories that stick out because they had such a powerful emotional impact on you. These are the big memories that we all cherish. Seating is limited.Before we commence with the festivities, I wanted to thank everyone for helping my first book become a Wall Street Journal bestseller. You can now watch digital episodes of Making Memories here, free of charge. She works closely with several cultural arts organizations, including The Heckscher Museum of Art and The Whaling Museum & Education Center, assisting them in the development of special events for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. She currently works in the office of Rudansky and Winter, Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in Huntington, where she has developed a well established person-centered approach to patient care. Marcy Rhodes – Marcy is a certified special education teacher and licensed master social worker. Including musical performances gives us the opportunity to engage local artists in a program that brings great benefits to an underserved population with unique needs. Expanding the availability of support for these residents, helps them to remain active and vital members of our community. Our programs helps to spark memories, make connections, and provide other therapeutic benefits. Making Memories with Music, sponsored by Gurwin Jewish Family of Services, and Star Multi Care Services, is our expansion of the very successful Making Memories at the Movies series facilitated by Marcy Rhodes. Recognizing that movies have the power to spark memories and create emotional connections, Making Memories at the Movies presents an opportunity to engage in discussion while socializing with others in the natural setting of The Cinema Arts Centre. Individuals of all ages will enjoy clips of classic films followed by guided conversation and reminiscence. Making Memories at the Movies, sponsored by Goidel Law Group, Brandywine Living, and the Alzheimer’s Association, Long Island Chapter is a unique program designed for people living with dementia and their care partners. ![]() The Cinema Arts Centre joins a growing number of independent community-minded theaters promoting accessibility to film for those living with dementia and their care partners.
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