Happy day after Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for you and everyone who loves and cares for elders, especially those living with dementia. In the liturgical calendar, Christ the King Sunday is celebrated this week. The day was established in 1925 largely due to the witness of the Catholic Church in Mexico, which withstood pressure … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Christ the King Sunday (Serving Others)
Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, is a particularly rich and beautiful time for Bible reflections with elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. I've created numerous Advent resources for seniors with dementia, so use whatever works best for you and your residents or loved ones. New! Advent Bible Study Discussion Videos … Continue reading Advent Bible studies, devotions, and activities for seniors
This week's updated nondenominational worship service video focuses on gratitude, as a natural tie-in to the celebration of Thanksgiving. The older I get, the more I find I rely on gratitude to help me keep things in perspective! As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gratitude (Thanksgiving)
I've made several updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on honor, in observation of Veterans Day this week in the U.S. and Canada. I love reminding myself and others of why we honor our veterans, along with a broader look at what it means to bear God's image. As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Honor (Veterans Day)
I made very small tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on unity, timed for election season here in the U.S. Sadly, unity continues to be an ongoing challenge in our polarized world. I hope this service is an encouragement to you and your elders, especially those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
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