I've had several readers ask me about a Memorial Service script to use in an eldercare setting. For example, I know that many residences provide a once-a-month celebration of life for residents who have passed away. I've finally finished it! Here is a Celebration of Life / Memorial Service script for you to provide a … Continue reading Celebration of Life: a dementia-friendly Memorial Service script and video
This week's nondenominational worship service, suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias, takes on the topic of peace. What does the Bible tell us about how we can be at peace, both with ourselves and with each other? A timeless topic to be sure 😇 Watch the 47-minute worship service on peace here. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Peace (2021)
A second podcast interview featuring Spiritual Eldercare came out last week!* This one is on Rodger That, a weekly podcast "dedicated to guiding [caregivers] through the heavy haze of dementia." Listen to my 33-minute Rodger That interview here. Rodger That is hosted by Bobbi Carducci, a certified caregiving consultant and speaker on caregiving issues, and … Continue reading How hymns and spiritual music help people with dementia and caregivers: Rodger That podcast
This week's nondenominational worship service is a new one, and the theme is hospitality. How can we grow in our faith to invite others in and share who we are and what we have? As always, this service is suitable and intended to be interactive, so be sure to watch with the elders in your … Continue reading New video! Dementia-friendly church service: hospitality
I’m delighted and honored to be a featured guest on the latest episode of Dementia Dialogue, a podcast that seeks to inspire and equip listeners engaged in the dementia journey. In this podcast, I join Christine Thelker, author of For This I Am Grateful, who herself lives with vascular dementia and cerebrovascular disease, along with … Continue reading Why spirituality matters in long-term dementia care: Listen to the podcast
