This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on hope -- our divine antidote to the chains of a cynical and pessimistic world. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute church service on hope here. And here's the written agenda. Peace be with you, Photo … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope
Category: older adults
Dementia-friendly church service: Creativity
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What to do during one-on-one visits with people with dementia
The other day I got a lovely email from Thomas, a reader who ministers in a retirement community: I wanted to ask if you had any ideas, aside from Bible studies and spiritual services, for ways we could try and engage the residents. Do you do more one-on-one visits or other type of activities? Some … Continue reading What to do during one-on-one visits with people with dementia
Dementia-friendly Holy Week church services : Good Friday and Easter Sunday
You are all in my prayers during this sacred and significant week as you reflect on and celebrate the Lord's crucifixion and resurrection. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (John 1:5). In case you missed my earlier post with these resources, here they are again. (If you'd like … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Holy Week church services : Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Dementia-friendly church service: Palm Sunday
In case you missed it, here are the Palm Sunday resources, suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Palm Sunday video church service (42 minutes). Palm Sunday written church service agenda. If you've got fresh palm fronds, engage your elders to make simple palm frond crosses during Holy Week, which can be kept throughout the year. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Palm Sunday
