I've made just a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational church service video on blessing. "Saying grace" is a common mealtime ritual ... but do we really stop to consider what a blessing it is to receive food, often three times a day? This service is a way to pay attention to blessings large … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
Category: aging
How to get rid of “sensitive” ads on YouTube
Jump to instructions on how to see fewer inappropriate ads on YouTube and other platforms owned by Google. Not happy with ads you're seeing? A reader recently alerted me that some inappropriate ads were showing up alongside my Spiritual Eldercare videos on YouTube. Eek! Unfortunately I have no control over which ads YouTube puts near … Continue reading How to get rid of “sensitive” ads on YouTube
Dementia-friendly church service: Community
I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service video on community. I really like this theme, especially for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias who may feel like they have nothing to contribute. In the same way a beautiful clock needs every piece working together, the Scriptures teach that we all have … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community
Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
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
Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
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
