This week, I filmed a new version of the nondenominational worship service on lament. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 46-minute church service on lament here. And here's the written agenda for lament. One explanatory note: I create these services first and foremost for people … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lament (Grief)
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3 Bible study activity videos from the Psalms
It can be particularly beautiful to meditate on the Psalms, emotional songs that cover the gamut of human experience and faith. I've uploaded three more Bible study activity videos that cover these well-known Psalms: Psalm 30, Mourning into Dancing (17 minutes), plus the written guide. Psalm 86, Give Ear to My Prayer (18 minutes), plus … Continue reading 3 Bible study activity videos from the Psalms
Two dementia-friendly church services: Pentecost or U.S. Memorial Day
You have a choice of updated nondenominational worship services for this Sunday! Both are suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. According to the traditional church calendar, May 28 is Pentecost Sunday. Themes for this service include wind and fire, two biblical images for the Spirit of God. Watch the 45-minute church service … Continue reading Two dementia-friendly church services: Pentecost or U.S. Memorial Day
Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty
As I go through my YouTube church videos, I'm still finding some with wonky sound 🤨 So once again I've updated this week's worship service. The theme is loyalty. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. And it provides a good opportunity to discuss my favorite animal: … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty
Alzheimer’s Association webinar on spiritual care
As I mentioned here a few weeks ago , I was invited to give a presentation to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association on April 20. My topic: Why and How to Provide Spiritual Care During Dementia. I'm honored to have been featured, and I'm happy to say that it was recorded! If you registered but were … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Association webinar on spiritual care