This week's slightly updated nondenominational video worship service is on courage. As always, it's suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Even when the world around us looks awfully scary, this theme leans heavily on why we can have courage: because “the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
Last September, I created a new nondenominational worship service video based on the liturgical Season of Creation, celebrated by denominations worldwide. (Read my original blog for background on this annual observance.) I've updated the video slightly for 2023, and of course it's still suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Season of … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
Next Monday is the U.S. and Canadian observance of Labor Day, so I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on the themes of work and sabbath rest. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute church service on work and rest here. And here's the written … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Sabbath
Once again, I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on compassion. It's in honor of Mother Teresa as a faithful model of compassion, to encourage each of us (including elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias) to care for others. Watch the 44-minute worship service on compassion here. Here's the written church agenda for compassion. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
Have you heard of blessing a room after a long-term care resident or loved one dies? A few months ago I had a lovely conversation with Katie, a wellness and spiritual health coordinator at a continuing care center in Ontario, Canada. She mentioned that she does room blessings, a simple but meaningful ritual to bless … Continue reading Room Blessings
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