I made just a few small updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on gratitude, timed for Thanksgiving. I've found that practicing gratitude makes a huge difference in my mood -- I hope that proves true for you and your elders, too. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gratitude
Category: spiritual care
NEW! Short Bible Devotionals: A Moment of Truth
I'm excited to announce a new video offering for elders with dementia: short (7-8 minute) scripture devotionals! I'm calling these short videos A Moment of Truth. Check out the first two, now on the Spiritual Eldercare YouTube channel: Rejoice and pray: Philippians 4:4-7. How do we focus on God and keep from being anxious? Heaven: … Continue reading NEW! Short Bible Devotionals: A Moment of Truth
Dementia-friend church service: Honor
I made a few adjustments to this week's nondenominational worship service on honor, timed for U.S. Veterans Day or Remembrance Day. As we honor our vets, this service lifts the ideal that we honor all people as image bearers of God. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. … Continue reading Dementia-friend church service: Honor
Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
I've made a few minor tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on unity. Once again, I've timed it near the U.S. election to remind us of our call to be "eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:3). I hope it encourages you and your elders, especially … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
Dementia-friendly church service: All Saints Day (Halloween)
Just a few tweaks to update this week’s nondenominational worship service for the day after Halloween, All Saints Day or All Souls Day. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. I really love this service, and it tends to surprise elders (and others) to have a Christian theme that's appropriate for Halloween. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: All Saints Day (Halloween)
