This week's updated nondenominational church video starts off the season of Lent, the 40 days of reflection and preparation before Easter Sunday. We begin with the themes of repentance and forgiveness, the starting point for humility before God. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Watch the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Repentance and Forgiveness (Lent, week 1)
After the enthusiastic response to my dementia-friendly Advent Devotions and Activities booklet, I decided to create something similar for Lent, which begins next week on Ash Wednesday. So here it is! Download the free, dementia-friendly Lent: Bible Devotions and Activities PDF here. In this packet, I've created short devotions that follow the same themes as … Continue reading NEW: Dementia-friendly Lent Devotions and Activities
I'm working on some new church service themes based on attributes of God. This week's nondenominational worship service focuses on God as Provider, drawing from the Hebrew term used by Abraham (Genesis 22:14), "Jehovah Jireh," meaning The Lord Sees and The Lord Provides. How wonderful to be seen by God and to know that God … Continue reading NEW dementia-friendly church service: God as Provider
Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of Lent, begins on March 2. My updated Ash Wednesday video church service is now available for anyone who'd like to provide this important ritual for elders, particularly those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, who may not be able to attend their regular place of worship. Watch the 41-minute Ash … Continue reading Ash Wednesday church service for elders
This week's nondenominational worship service, edited and slightly shortened from its original version, is on hospitality. What can we share with others in our day-to-day lives? This is relevant for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias, who may mistakenly believe (or, sadly, pick up from others' attitudes) that they have nothing to give. Watch the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hospitality
Spiritual Eldercare 