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Abide: new worship service for elders with Alzheimer’s
I promised I'd let you know whenever I post a new worship service, so here's the latest one. This week I chose the theme of Abiding. I'm not sure why I decided on this theme. Maybe it's because the old hymn "Abide With Me" has been running through my head: Abide with me, fast falls the … Continue reading Abide: new worship service for elders with Alzheimer’s
Palm Sunday and Good Friday worship services for elders with dementia
If you're a chaplain or activities director at a senior community -- or if you have a loved one who lives there -- you might want to check out two new Spiritual ElderCare worship services for Palm Sunday and Good Friday (yes, just under the wire!), suitable for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. This is the … Continue reading Palm Sunday and Good Friday worship services for elders with dementia
How to help a person with Alzheimer’s feel useful
It bears repeating: People with dementia aren’t “done.” They have led productive, valuable lives, and often they still love to help in whatever way they can—it's part of the human desire to feel needed and useful. "Letting" them help isn't about busywork, and your elder's usefulness isn't a fiction; tasks actually do need to be done, and … Continue reading How to help a person with Alzheimer’s feel useful
What to do if a person with dementia becomes agitated
Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias suddenly lash out in anger or break down hysterically. What should you do? Most of us aren’t that good at dealing with upset emotions and behaviors. And yes, they are upsetting. But I’ve found a few things that can help both you and your loved one. (If you … Continue reading What to do if a person with dementia becomes agitated
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