The third week of Advent focuses on Joy. It's sometimes called "Gaudete Sunday," from the Latin word for rejoice or praise. I've updated the nondenominational worship service on Joy for Advent week 3. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service for Joy, Advent … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Advent 3, Joy
For Advent week 2, I've slightly updated the nondenominational worship service on Love. (In case you missed it: Here's why I use the theme of "love" instead of "peace" for Advent week 2.) As usual, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute church service video on Love … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Advent 2, Love
The Advent season is upon us! Advent (from the Latin "adventus," meaning coming or arrival) is a beautiful time of preparation, remembrance, and anticipation, as believers in Jesus consider his birth as Immanuel, God With Us, and his promised Second Advent as the King of Glory. The first Advent theme is Hope. I've slightly updated … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Advent 1, Hope
Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, is a particularly rich and beautiful time for Bible reflections with elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. I've created numerous Advent resources for seniors with dementia, so use whatever works best for you and your residents or loved ones. New! Advent Bible Study Discussion Videos … Continue reading Advent Bible studies, devotions, and activities for seniors
I don't have a video church service specifically for Christmas Day. However, here are options if you'd like to provide a celebration on Sunday, December 25, for your residents or loved ones living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. If you don't use it the night before, you can show the Christmas Eve service on Christmas … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Christmas Day church options
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