In my experience, elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, share amazing things about the solid foundation of wisdom. So I hope this week's updated (fixed for sound) worship service video gives your elders numerous opportunities to talk about the wisdom they've gained during life. Watch the 46-minute church service on wisdom here. To … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Wisdom
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4 more Bible study activity videos
I finally had a chance to upload four more Bible study activity videos to the Spiritual Eldercare YouTube channel. Woot! It's my constant prayer that these will help you lead an enjoyable, interactive Bible discussion group with older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The newly available videos are: Colossians 3: Put … Continue reading 4 more Bible study activity videos
Dementia-friendly church service: Security (July 4)
Ordinarily I would not combine church with national flags or images, including the Captain America shield 🛡 ! But holidays are helpful memory touchpoint for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias, so I make an exception for celebrations such as U.S. Independence Day (July 4). This week's nondenominational church service for the July 4 … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Security (July 4)
Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy
This week I updated my nondenominational worship service on mercy. It focuses on God's extravagant forgiveness toward us, even when we don't deserve it -- and, as Jesus taught, why we can and should extend mercy to others. 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: Mercy
Free webinar! Music: A Secret Sauce for a Community Dementia Strategy
I recently had an inspiring phone call with Bill Barberg, president of InsightFormation Inc. He's hosting a free, live webinar next week, featuring the legendary Teepa Snow and other luminaries in the music and dementia world. The topic is Music: A Secret Sauce for a Community Dementia Strategy. Bill is one of those visionary entrepreneurs; … Continue reading Free webinar! Music: A Secret Sauce for a Community Dementia Strategy
