Once again, I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on compassion. It's in honor of Mother Teresa as a faithful model of compassion, to encourage each of us (including elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias) to care for others. Watch the 44-minute worship service on compassion here. Here's the written church agenda for compassion. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
Have you heard of blessing a room after a long-term care resident or loved one dies? A few months ago I had a lovely conversation with Katie, a wellness and spiritual health coordinator at a continuing care center in Ontario, Canada. She mentioned that she does room blessings, a simple but meaningful ritual to bless … Continue reading Room Blessings
This week's updated (fixed sound) nondenominational worship service video looks at faith. What is faith, and how does it help us when we can't see God's hand -- or even just around the corner? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service on faith … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
I recently received a question on one my YouTube videos: "What is dementia friendly?" Great question! Here's what I mean when I label my videos as dementia-friendly hymns, dementia-friendly church, and dementia-friendly Bible study activity videos. My goal for dementia-friendly spiritual resources is to smooth the path so that people with Alzheimer's and other dementias … Continue reading What is “dementia-friendly church”?
This week's updated nondenominational worship service looks at creativity, an impulse and gift planted in us by God, our Creator. If possible, it'd be great to follow this service with a dementia-friendly artistic activity, such as watercolors or clay work. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Creativity
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