For the second week of Advent, our theme is love. What a beautiful topic! I hope you and the elders in your care enjoy this week's nondenominational church service video that celebrates the gift of love in all its many forms, and in particular God's gift of sending Jesus to Earth -- Immanuel, God with … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Advent #2 – Love
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Special gospel music concert!
Enjoy this free gospel music concert, performed by gospel artist Joselin St. Aimee and band and created especially for the Spiritual Eldercare audience.
Dementia-friendly worship service: Advent #1 Hope
I'm excited that we're now in the Christmas season! Here is my 48-minute video church service for the first week of Advent, on the theme of hope. It is suitable (as always) for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. And hooray that we get to sing lots of the classic Christmas carols as part … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Advent #1 Hope
Common prayers, Bible verses, and Communion for elders with dementia
Thanks to suggestions from my readers, I've just posted a few new tools on my Resources page: Prayers, both well-established prayers and in-the-moment scripts, to help you pray with and for an elder with dementia.Favorite scriptures you can read to elders with dementia to offer hope and comfort.A how-to guide for offering the sacrament of … Continue reading Common prayers, Bible verses, and Communion for elders with dementia
Dementia-friendly worship service: gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving, it seemed appropriate to focus this week's nondenominational worship service on gratitude. In my experience, elders enjoy thinking about the things they're grateful for, so I hope this service gives you a context to count blessings. Watch the 48-minute video church service on gratitude here. I'm grateful for you and your … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: gratitude
