This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on patience -- the wisdom to wait without grumbling or complaining. (Would that it were so simple 😇!) As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute worship service on patience here. And here's the written agenda. Peace be … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Patience
I've updated last year's new nondenominational church service for Mother's Day to try to fix the wonky lighting ... with limited success 😅 Even so, I hope you enjoy this celebration of motherhood in all its forms! I've found that this service in particular can lead to some lovely reminiscences from elders, including those with … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mother’s Day
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on hope -- our divine antidote to the chains of a cynical and pessimistic world. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute church service on hope here. And here's the written agenda. Peace be with you, Photo … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope
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The other day I got a lovely email from Thomas, a reader who ministers in a retirement community: I wanted to ask if you had any ideas, aside from Bible studies and spiritual services, for ways we could try and engage the residents. Do you do more one-on-one visits or other type of activities? Some … Continue reading What to do during one-on-one visits with people with dementia
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