This week's nondenominational worship service for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias focuses on compassion: what it is and why it matters. Watch the 48-minute service on compassion here. The service also pays homage to the compassion exemplified by Mother Teresa (St. Teresa of Calcutta), whose birthday was August 26. Mother Teresa followed Jesus … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
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Bible study for elders with dementia: Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4)
The latest updated Bible study is from the gospel of Mark, chapter 4. It's the story of Jesus calming a storm and how his followers react. This Bible study guide for seniors with dementia, like all the other Bible study guides on this site, will help you lead a discussion that's engaging and interactive. Here … Continue reading Bible study for elders with dementia: Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4)
Dementia-friendly church service: Faith (2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service examines faith -- in particular, faith as a trust relationship. No matter where a person may be on their faith journey, this service can foster interesting discussion and provide encouragement. As always, this video church service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 47-minute church … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Faith (2021)
Dementia-friendly church service: Creativity (2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service video, suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias, touches on the theme of Creativity. The Bible says that God, the ultimate Creator, made humans in God's image. That means we all -- including people living with dementia -- have creativity in our DNA. Watch the 48-minute worship service … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Creativity (2021)
Dementia-friendly church service: change (Transfiguration Sunday 2021)
This week's nondenominational video church service focuses on the theme of change. As usual, this worship service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. According to many liturgical calendars, August 6, 2021, marks the celebration of the Transfiguration -- the story in the gospel of Mark, chapter 9. In that story, Jesus' … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: change (Transfiguration Sunday 2021)
