This week, I'm truly honored to be a guest on the BEMA podcast. About a month ago, I had a terrific conversation with BEMA co-hosts Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks about my work with elders with dementia, my convictions about the value of people living with dementia, and how others can get involved in … Continue reading BEMA podcast with Spiritual Eldercare
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
This week's updated nondenominational worship service video focuses on gratitude, as a natural tie-in to the celebration of Thanksgiving. The older I get, the more I find I rely on gratitude to help me keep things in perspective! As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gratitude (Thanksgiving)
I've made several updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on honor, in observation of Veterans Day this week in the U.S. and Canada. I love reminding myself and others of why we honor our veterans, along with a broader look at what it means to bear God's image. As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Honor (Veterans Day)
I made very small tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on unity, timed for election season here in the U.S. Sadly, unity continues to be an ongoing challenge in our polarized world. I hope this service is an encouragement to you and your elders, especially those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
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