My father-in-law is in his nineties and keeps telling the same war stories over and over and my husband gets annoyed but I think maybe the old man is trying to make sure someone remembers
More people experience this than they realize.
Repetitive storytelling in the aged may be less about memory failure than about the urgent need to ensure their defining experiences are witnessed and preserved.
“Where Are You with The biography impulse — being remembered?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.