I've made slight tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on blessing. This service provides a great chance to "count your blessings" with your elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Give them time, and I think you'll be delighted with what they share! Watch the 45-minute worship service on blessing here. And here's … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
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Dementia-friendly church service: Community
Again, I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on community. It's an important message: Each of us has a role to play in the healthy functioning of the body of Christ -- including every older adult living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. You matter because you are you! Watch the 45-minute church … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community
Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
I've made very slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on courage. In a world where being brave feels like a daily choice, we are not alone -- the Lord our God goes with us (Joshua 1:9). As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
I've slightly updated last year's new nondenominational worship service video on faith. Use this service to discuss with your elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, how (and why!) we can partner with God as we look ahead in faith. Watch the 43-minute church service on faith. And here's the written agenda on faith. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
I’ve slightly updated this week's service on creation in honor of the Season of Creation. This denomination-spanning celebration starts on Sept. 1 and ends on Oct. 4, the Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of ecology. Feel free to use this service anytime during that span. My video service and written agenda can be used each year -- … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
