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Ministering to Older Adults with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

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Online church service for isolated elders

March 26, 2020April 17, 20207 Comments

For seniors confined to their residence or room, here's a complete church service for this fifth week of Lent.

Hymns for Dementia: Now on YouTube!

March 20, 2020March 31, 20209 Comments

As I'm sure will come as no surprise, the covid-19 / coronavirus has caused me to cancel all my spiritual care services for the foreseeable future. It tears me up to know that these seniors are among the most vulnerable to this disease. On top of that, I expect this crisis has increased their isolation, … Continue reading Hymns for Dementia: Now on YouTube!

Ideas for quick, one-on-one spiritual care during Covid-19 lockdown

March 17, 2020May 26, 20205 Comments

Here's how any nursing home staff can provide one-to-one spiritual care for elders in just a few minutes.

Sheet music now available!

February 18, 2020May 28, 20208 Comments

These music files are transposed to lower keys to better suit the voices of seniors, including those living with Alzheimers and other dementias.

New dementia-friendly Bible study: The Lord’s Prayer

February 13, 2020March 20, 20203 Comments

Yesterday a reader asked if I had a dementia-friendly Bible study on the Lord's Prayer ("Our Father, who art in heaven..."). Surprisingly, I didn't! But I knew I had some notes on the subject from one of my Lenten worship services. So I took those notes and turned them into this Bible study on the … Continue reading New dementia-friendly Bible study: The Lord’s Prayer

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Spiritual Eldercare seeks to equip chaplains, family members, and others with practical tools to meet the spiritual needs of elders who are housebound, live in long-term care communities, and/or are on a journey with dementia. Learn more.

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