This week's nondenominational worship service for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias focuses on compassion: what it is and why it matters. Watch the 48-minute service on compassion here. The service also pays homage to the compassion exemplified by Mother Teresa (St. Teresa of Calcutta), whose birthday was August 26. Mother Teresa followed Jesus … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
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Dementia-friendly worship service: Compassion
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
Compassion and Mother Teresa
This week's eldercare worship service focused on compassion, especially as seen in the life of Mother Teresa, whose birthday was August 27. I often focus these services on some aspect of the life of faith. For this service, I printed out a large photo of Mother Teresa and held it up, asking "I wonder if … Continue reading Compassion and Mother Teresa