After the enthusiastic response to my dementia-friendly Advent Devotions and Activities booklet, I decided to create something similar for Lent, which begins next week on Ash Wednesday. So here it is! Download the free, dementia-friendly Lent: Bible Devotions and Activities PDF here. In this packet, I've created short devotions that follow the same themes as … Continue reading NEW: Dementia-friendly Lent Devotions and Activities
Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of Lent, begins on March 2. My updated Ash Wednesday video church service is now available for anyone who'd like to provide this important ritual for elders, particularly those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, who may not be able to attend their regular place of worship. Watch the 41-minute Ash … Continue reading Ash Wednesday church service for elders
A few senior care communities asked me if I'd be providing a video for an Ash Wednesday service -- so here it is! (Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent, is on February 17 this year.) As always, this 41-minute service is designed for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It includes scripture … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service
The Lenten Season may be the most revered of all Christian seasons -- and it officially starts next week on Wednesday, March 6, Ash Wednesday. (What happened to February??) Good news for those of you leading worship services for elders in your care: I've just updated all of the Lent, Passion Week, and Easter materials … Continue reading Ash Wednesday, Lent, & Easter services–plus hymnals
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