The Catholic observance of Jesus' Transfiguration is today, August 6. That's why I'm posting the nondenominational worship service on change to use this weekend. (Oops! I accidentally missed the Protestant observance, which was February 15; I posted a Valentine's Day service that weekend instead.) The only constant is change, and change is rarely easy. How … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Change (Transfiguration Sunday)
Category: elders
Dementia-friendly church service: Family
Here's this week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service on family -- a topic near and dear to most elders' hearts. What a comfort that we are adopted into God's family by faith -- tying us eternally to our Father and his worldwide family of every age, background, and ability. As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Family
I’m now a Certified Dementia Champion!
I’m delighted to report that I recently earned my Certified Dementia Champion designation with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care! My deepest thanks to those of you who’ve donated to my ministry; this is a tangible way your gifts have enhanced what I do and how I train others, too 😇 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 As I mentioned … Continue reading I’m now a Certified Dementia Champion!
Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
I've made a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on courage. I love this topic because I see astonishing courage in my elders every time I'm with them. It takes courage to live with constant brain and body changes! Thankfully, God promises his presence no matter what (see Joshua 1:9). As always, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
Encouraging Elders with Short Scripture Devotionals
After a long hiatus, I'm trying to get back to creating short (7-8 minute) scripture devotional videos for elders 😇 I've designed these 7- to 8-minute videos, called A Moment of Truth, to offer a biblical encouragement to elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, in their ongoing lives of faith. Each video concludes … Continue reading Encouraging Elders with Short Scripture Devotionals
