It might sound naive or Pollyanna-ish to say "count your blessings" when so many days seem bleak. But I do believe in the power of blessing -- to focus our minds and hearts on what is good so that God can renew our hope, strength, and determination during the not-so-good. So this week's nondenominational worship … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Blessing
Tag: hymns
Dementia-friendly worship service: Courage
When the road ahead looks rocky, how can we have courage?
Dementia-friendly worship service: Suffering
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
Dementia-friendly worship service: Faith
Faith is the theme of this week's nondenominational church service video, suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Whether you view this 47-minute YouTube video at home with a loved one or in a long-term care community, you'll find all the elements you need to enjoy a complete worship service: Familiar hymns with … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Faith
Nondenominational worship service: Transfiguration Sunday
According to the traditional church calendar, this Sunday, August 9, is Transfiguration Sunday, so that's the theme of this week's nondenominational YouTube church service. It's designed for elders, particularly those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, who are shut in and unable to attend their regular church due to continued covid-19 restrictions. Transfiguration Sunday honors the … Continue reading Nondenominational worship service: Transfiguration Sunday
