A reader alerted me that in the U.S. the fourth Sunday in July is National Parents' Day, designated by Congress in 1994. (Who knew?) Accordingly, I've switched my posting date for the Family worship service to this week. (The Golden Rule will be next week's theme.) Though in this updated video service I discuss family … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Family
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Dementia-friendly church service: Laughter
This week's nondenominational worship service on laughter is one of my favorites, because who doesn't love to laugh? 😄 As always, it's suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It's also updated from 2022. I thought I'd fixed the sound on this video last year, but third time's the charm! Watch the 44-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Laughter
Dementia-friendly church service: Wisdom
In my experience, elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, share amazing things about the solid foundation of wisdom. So I hope this week's updated (fixed for sound) worship service video gives your elders numerous opportunities to talk about the wisdom they've gained during life. Watch the 46-minute church service on wisdom here. To … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Wisdom
Dementia-friendly church service: Security (July 4)
Ordinarily I would not combine church with national flags or images, including the Captain America shield 🛡 ! But holidays are helpful memory touchpoint for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias, so I make an exception for celebrations such as U.S. Independence Day (July 4). This week's nondenominational church service for the July 4 … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Security (July 4)
Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy
This week I updated my nondenominational worship service on mercy. It focuses on God's extravagant forgiveness toward us, even when we don't deserve it -- and, as Jesus taught, why we can and should extend mercy to others. 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: Mercy
