This week's updated nondenominational worship service is on loyalty. If you, like me, sometimes feel like the world is a wild and unsteady place, take comfort in the faithfulness of God, whose love endures forever. (The company of a dog helps, too.) As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty
I've made slight tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on discovery. Originally developed for Columbus Day (which many elders, including myself, grew up observing), it was fun to weave in Indigenous Peoples Day as an apt illustration of how God grows our understanding as we seek truth with humility. The service also includes a … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Discovery
I am thrilled to announce that Spiritual Eldercare has been chosen as a 2026 Maude's Award winner! This national recognition, formally announced yesterday, has me a bit stunned and extremely grateful 🥳 Maude's Awards for Innovation in Dementia Care The goal of Maude's Awards is "to enrich the quality of life for persons living with … Continue reading Spiritual Eldercare Wins a 2026 Maude’s Award!
This week's nondenominational worship service is on blessing -- what it means to receive God's blessings so that we can be a blessing. This is a great chance to spend time "counting blessings" with elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Talk about everyday blessings and write them down! And generate ideas for elders … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
I've tweaked this week's nondenominational worship service on The Golden Rule, the famous injunction to treat others the way we want to be treated -- with respect, love, kindness, generosity, and more. While much of society's current interactions don't reach this ideal, elders typically see it as obvious 😇 As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: The Golden Rule
