About the Project

This project explores how digital storytelling can offer older adults a creative and meaningful way to share personal stories about their lives and their relationships with companion animals. It brings together research, storytelling, media production, and community engagement through short digital stories created with participants’ own memories, voices, images, and experiences.

The goal is to create a respectful and supportive space where participants can tell stories that matter to them, in their own words and at their own pace. This website shares information about the project, provides access to project materials, and presents selected digital stories for which we have permission to share publicly.

About Us

Dr. Linda Caissie

Linda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gerontology. Her research explores narrative gerontology, cultural gerontology, gender and aging, and the role of companion animals in the lives of older adults.

Phone: 506 460 0393
Email: caissiel@stu.ca

Dr. Clive Baldwin

Clive is a UK-born scholar who joined St. Thomas University as Canada Research Chair in Narrative Studies. His research focuses on narrative, ethics, professional education, and social and health care.

Phone: 506 452 9596
Email: baldwin@stu.ca