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Dementia-friendly church service: Suffering

October 19, 2023October 2, 20232 Comments

This week's updated nondenominational worship service is on suffering. The main message: When we rely on God, our suffering is never the end of the story. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Concerned that the subject is too serious for elders with dementia? In my experience, because … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Suffering

Dementia-friendly worship service: Suffering

September 10, 2020September 15, 2020Leave a comment

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

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Spiritual Eldercare seeks to equip chaplains, family members, and others with practical tools to meet the spiritual needs of elders who are housebound, live in long-term care communities, and/or are on a journey with dementia. Learn more.

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