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Bible study for elders with dementia: 1 Corinthians 13 (Love)

August 2, 2021August 2, 20212 Comments

One of my goals this year is to update all of my dementia-friendly Bible studies, making them even more clear, easy to use, and suitable for leading a discussion with older adults with dementia. First up: download the new Bible study guide on 1 Corinthians 13, Paul's famous passage about love. Many thanks to my … Continue reading Bible study for elders with dementia: 1 Corinthians 13 (Love)

Dementia-friendly church service: Family (2021)

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021Leave a comment

This week's nondenominational worship service theme is family. What does it mean to be part of a family? What does it take to love and learn from family? How do we become and live as part of God's family? As always, this video church service is suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. I … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Family (2021)

Dementia-friendly church service: The golden rule (2021)

July 22, 2021July 13, 2021Leave a comment

This week's nondenominational worship service, updated for 2021, looks at the Golden Rule -- a famous saying by Jesus: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Though you may be familiar with the Golden Rule, you may not know that this instruction comes with an amazing promise of reward! As always, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: The golden rule (2021)

New podcast interview: Real Faith Stories

July 16, 2021July 15, 20211 Comment

I had such a good time speaking with Brian Robinson, founder of the Real Faith Stories podcast. Brian is a truly gifted interviewer and editor -- he took what I felt were a jumbled collection of my comments and stories and turned them into a cohesive and easy-to-enjoy narrative. I could happily talk all day … Continue reading New podcast interview: Real Faith Stories

Dementia-friendly church service: Laughter (2021)

July 15, 2021July 6, 20212 Comments

This is one of my favorites 😁 ... a worship service on laughter! This week's nondenominational church service, suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias (and updated for 2021), takes a look at laughter and how it affects our bodies and souls. I'm grateful that God and the scriptures teach us about holy … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Laughter (2021)

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Spiritual Eldercare seeks to equip chaplains, family members, and others with practical tools to meet the spiritual needs of elders who are housebound, live in long-term care communities, and/or are on a journey with dementia. Learn more.

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