Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent, is coming up soon - this year it falls on February 22, 2023. I've created and updated an Ash Wednesday video service for elders, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia, if you'd like to offer this important ritual. Watch the 41-minute church service for Ash Wednesday here. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service
This week's updated nondenominational worship service takes the theme of love. Unless I miss my guess, most senior living communities will go big to celebrate Valentine's Day with hearts, flowers, and all manner of decorations. I want to make the most of it by focusing on God's passionate love for us ❤️ As always, this … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Love (Valentine’s Day)
This week's updated worship service for seniors is on dignity -- a universal human right. I created this service in 2021 as my way of honoring Black History Month, observed in the United States in February. I hope you and all the elders in your care, especially those with African or Black heritage — and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
This week's updated nondenominational worship service examines the concept of beauty. What makes something beautiful? In frequent contrast to our culture, what does God deem beautiful? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute church service for seniors on beauty here. And here is the written … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Beauty
This week, I've updated my previously posted dementia-friendly worship service for Chinese New Year to briefly mention the Year of the Rabbit, which starts on January 22, 2023. (If you're looking for decorations or activities, you can use rabbits as a theme 🐇) The worship service is again tied to the theme of treasure, and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year)
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