Happy new year! I continue to be honored and humbled by your beautiful notes and donations -- thank you so much. As I often say, those of you who care for elders with dementia are my heroes. I'm here for you if you ever have any questions or suggestions. Below you'll find my suggested worship … Continue reading 2025 lineup for dementia-friendly church themes
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Dementia-friendly church service: water and baptism
This week's updated nondenominational worship service centers on water and baptism. I love the sensory nature of this theme! Be sure to have some water handy for elders to touch if they'd like. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service on water and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: water and baptism
Dementia-friendly church service: Gifts (Epiphany) — plus a volume tip!
This week's nondenominational worship service celebrates Epiphany, the final week of Advent and the story of the three wise men coming to worship the baby Jesus. Because these first Gentile believers brought gifts, the theme for this week's service is ... gifts 🎁 As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's disease … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gifts (Epiphany) — plus a volume tip!
How to lead a Bible study for people with dementia: Practical advice and resources
Happy new year! If you've been thinking about volunteering to lead a Bible study in a long-term care or nursing home but aren't sure where to start, this post is for you ☺️ You Can Do This Last week I received this wonderful email from a reader named Cindy: "Thank you so much for these … Continue reading How to lead a Bible study for people with dementia: Practical advice and resources
Bible study for elders with dementia: Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4)
The latest updated Bible study is from the gospel of Mark, chapter 4. It's the story of Jesus calming a storm and how his followers react. This Bible study guide for seniors with dementia, like all the other Bible study guides on this site, will help you lead a discussion that's engaging and interactive. Here … Continue reading Bible study for elders with dementia: Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4)
