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#ChipStarter: Music for elders with Alzheimer’s

October 10, 2017October 10, 20172 Comments

Chip Gaines, half of the now-famous "Fixer Upper" couple (who are just as cute as can be), created a cool contest, called #ChipStarter, to fund people's audacious dreams. I figured, hey, I have a dream ... why not enter? So I took the plunge and submitted a video and description for my dream of creating … Continue reading #ChipStarter: Music for elders with Alzheimer’s

Create a hymn playlist for an elder

May 15, 2017November 6, 2019Leave a comment

Here's how to create a playlist with classic hymns that your loved one will enjoy.

Abide: new worship service for elders with Alzheimer’s

April 27, 2017July 9, 2017Leave a comment

I promised I'd let you know whenever I post a new worship service, so here's the latest one. This week I chose the theme of Abiding. I'm not sure why I decided on this theme. Maybe it's because the old hymn "Abide With Me" has been running through my head: Abide with me, fast falls the … Continue reading Abide: new worship service for elders with Alzheimer’s

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