This New York Times article urges you to talk to your parents about their lives before it is too late... and suggests techniques taken from the book, “How to Live: A Search for Wisdom From Old People," by Henry Alford, about how to get the most out of your conversations. While most parents won't be eloquent in describing their past, Alford believes that all older people are "repositories of wisdom" and "keepers of the wisdom." Perhaps you will have some "elderisms" to share with our readers after your interviews!
http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/...
