In 2006, StoryCorps launched an initiative to reach out to people affected by memory loss. Our aim is to support and encourage people with memory loss to share their stories.
The project is guided by an Advisory Board of nationally recognized leaders in the field of memory loss, and all interviews are facilitated by our specially trained staff. Dedicated funding for the Memory Loss Initiative is provided by supporters Joseph and Carol Reich.
Listen to one of the stories we’ve collected as part of the Memory Loss Initiative, and see more stories below.
"I turned on all the tricks that I knew…"
96-year-old Anna Wise remembers dating her husband in an interview with her daughter, Mary.
Recorded in Sandy Spring, MD
How to Participate
Record your loved one. You can visit one of our StoryBooths or record from the comfort of your own home through our StoryKit program. Prepare for your interview by using our Interview Tips and Question List, specially created for the StoryCorps Memory Loss Initiative.
Bring the Memory Loss Initiative to your community. StoryCorps partners with groups and organizations to offer on-site recordings at the location of your choice. Find out more about our services and resources for our partners. You can also view a list of current and past Community Partners.
Contact Us
E-mail us at memoryloss@storycorps.net or call 646-723-7020, ext 68.
Visit the Memory Loss Initiative Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about the initiative and the interview process. To learn more about StoryCorps as an organization, please visit our StoryCorps FAQ page.
More stories from the Memory Loss Initiative
“My husband was the physical training officer for the fliers…”
91-year-old Ruth Ballard (L) tells her minister, Ramonia Lee, about moving to Tuskegee, Alabama during World War II.
Recorded in Silver Spring, MD
"My aunt started telling us that my Mom had this disease…"
Charles Jackson remembers the day he found out that his mother had Alzheimer’s disease.
Recorded in Los Angeles, CA
"What’s your life like now, Dad?"
Priya Morganstern and Bhavani Jaroff interview their father, Ken Morganstern, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
Recorded in New York, NY
“How would you say the diagnosis of your Alzheimer’s has affected us?”
Bob Chew to his wife, Jo Ann.
Recorded in Little Rock, AR
