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Amazed and grateful: hymns for Alzheimer’s

August 13, 2018September 22, 2018Leave a comment

My latest update posted on GoFundMe: WOW! This fundraiser just surpassed my $4,000 goal! I am so, so grateful and amazed. Thank you everyone, from the bottom of my heart. I just finished two eldercare services today [Friday, Aug 10] and as usual, I saw how much these songs and spiritual care mean to these … Continue reading Amazed and grateful: hymns for Alzheimer’s

Hymns for Alzheimer’s: Session 3 done!

July 23, 2018Leave a comment

Woo hoo! We had a great recording session on July 20 and now have 50 songs recorded. My next task is to go through them one by one to listen for edits (I'm going to ask some musical experts for help with this -- I figure more ears are better than two). After that I'll … Continue reading Hymns for Alzheimer’s: Session 3 done!

Hymns for Alzheimer’s recordings: update and samples

July 2, 2018July 4, 2018Leave a comment

I am so touched by the generosity and encouragement of so many of you for the Hymns for Alzheimer's project! After only three weeks, the GoFundMe fundraiser is more than halfway to my goal. Thank you, thank you! If you'd still like to contribute something, please know that ANY amount is helpful and deeply appreciated. Find … Continue reading Hymns for Alzheimer’s recordings: update and samples

It’s on! Hymns for Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018Leave a comment

At long last ... I've finally launched the GoFundMe page for the Hymns for Alzheimer's Project! I started dreaming about this project months ago, so it's a little surreal to see it starting to become reality. My first team of musicians and I recorded a preliminary set of 15 songs last week, which was a … Continue reading It’s on! Hymns for Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Hymns for Alzheimer’s: FAQ

April 17, 2018June 16, 20233 Comments

Hello friends! In October 2019, I finished this labor of love: creating free downloadable hymn singalongs for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. FAQ Are the songs available for download? Yes! All 86 of the hymns, gospels songs, and spirituals as sing-alongs for older adults with dementia are done and ready for download, as well as … Continue reading Hymns for Alzheimer’s: FAQ

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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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