If there's one thing that elders, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia, understand clearly, it's suffering. They have no illusions that life is easy or that God owes them happiness at all times and in all things. But they, like the rest of us, also crave reassurance that suffering is not in vain and that … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Suffering
In honor of Labor Day, this video version of a nondenominational church service focuses on the theme of work. It's designed for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias to enjoy a familiar worship experience: lots of sing-along hymns, scriptures, and more -- but of course anyone may enjoy it. Similar to my other YouTube church … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Work
Mother Teresa inspires the theme of this weeks' YouTube church service: compassion. As always, this 48-minute nondenominational worship service is suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. A quick note to activity directors and caregivers who may be using these videos: Please resist the temptation to start the video and leave people alone to … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Compassion
Faith is the theme of this week's nondenominational church service video, suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Whether you view this 47-minute YouTube video at home with a loved one or in a long-term care community, you'll find all the elements you need to enjoy a complete worship service: Familiar hymns with … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Faith
This week's complete, dementia-friendly nondenominational worship service asks: What does creativity have to do with our lives of faith?
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