I've had several readers ask me about a Memorial Service script to use in an eldercare setting. For example, I know that many residences provide a once-a-month celebration of life for residents who have passed away. I've finally finished it! Here is a Celebration of Life / Memorial Service script for you to provide a … Continue reading Celebration of Life: a dementia-friendly Memorial Service script and video
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Dementia-friendly church service: Peace (2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service, suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias, takes on the topic of peace. What does the Bible tell us about how we can be at peace, both with ourselves and with each other? A timeless topic to be sure 😇 Watch the 47-minute worship service on peace here. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Peace (2021)
New video! Dementia-friendly church service: hospitality
This week's nondenominational worship service is a new one, and the theme is hospitality. How can we grow in our faith to invite others in and share who we are and what we have? As always, this service is suitable and intended to be interactive, so be sure to watch with the elders in your … Continue reading New video! Dementia-friendly church service: hospitality
Dementia-friendly church service: U.S. Memorial Day (2021)
In the United States, the last Monday of May is set aside as Memorial Day, to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This year, U.S. Memorial Day is on May 31. With that in mind, this week's nondenominational worship service focuses on the idea of sacrifice. Watch the 48-minute worship … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: U.S. Memorial Day (2021)
Dementia-friendly church service: Pentecost (May 23, 2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service video marks the celebration of Pentecost (May 23, 2021), remembering when the Holy Spirit first came to the new followers of Jesus. The service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. In the Pentecost story recorded in Acts 2, the Spirit is described like wind and fire … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Pentecost (May 23, 2021)
