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Dementia-friendly church service: Gifts (Epiphany) — plus a volume tip!

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This week's nondenominational worship service celebrates Epiphany, the final week of Advent and the story of the three wise men coming to worship the baby Jesus. Because these first Gentile believers brought gifts, the theme for this week's service is ... gifts 🎁 As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's disease … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gifts (Epiphany) — plus a volume tip!

How to lead a Bible study for people with dementia: Practical advice and resources

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Happy new year! If you've been thinking about volunteering to lead a Bible study in a long-term care or nursing home but aren't sure where to start, this post is for you ☺️ You Can Do This Last week I received this wonderful email from a reader named Cindy: "Thank you so much for these … Continue reading How to lead a Bible study for people with dementia: Practical advice and resources

Dementia-friendly church services: Advent 4, Peace, and Christmas Eve

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This year the fourth Sunday of Advent falls on Christmas Eve, December 24. Therefore, I'm posting two nondenominational video church services today, both suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The theme for Advent week 4 is Peace ... something elusive in our broken world, but embodied and promised by Jesus, the Prince … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church services: Advent 4, Peace, and Christmas Eve

Dementia-friendly church service: Advent 3, Joy

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The third week of Advent focuses on Joy. It's sometimes called "Gaudete Sunday," from the Latin word for rejoice or praise. I've updated the nondenominational worship service on Joy for Advent week 3. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service for Joy, Advent … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Advent 3, Joy