Earlier this year, I was honored to speak with Andrew Karesa, host of The Dementia Collective podcast, about why I do what I do. Click here to view the episode on YouTube. Click here to listen on Spotify. Andrew is the CEO blueBell Village, "an innovative organization pioneering new approaches to support families and individuals … Continue reading Can Dementia Separate Us From God? Dementia Collective Podcast Interview
I've made minor updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on creativity. Why are creativity and imagination important parts of our existence? As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service on creativity here. And here’s the written agenda for the church service on creativity. I encourage … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Creativity
I had to laugh when I started updating this week's nondenominational worship service on beauty -- because my hair is so long! I would love to rerecord this one but I've been down with a cold this week so it'll have to wait 😆 Even so, the theme of beauty offers a lovely chance to … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Beauty
In case you missed last week's post (or you're a new subscriber), I'm repeating here the materials you can use to celebrate the rest of Holy Week. May your time with elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, be richly blessed! TODAY: MAUNDY THURSDAY (THE LAST SUPPER), APRIL 2 Bible study discussion video on Luke … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Easter Sunday
Next Sunday, March 29, begins Holy Week (also called Passion Week), a sacred time to ponder and remember Jesus' death and celebrate his resurrection. As usual, I’m posting the whole gamut of my interactive, dementia-friendly Holy Week resources a few days early so you can prepare to celebrate with your elders, including those with Alzheimer’s … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter
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