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Tag: Mothers Day

Dementia-friendly church service: Mother’s Day

May 8, 2025May 5, 2025Leave a comment

I've updated last year's new nondenominational church service for Mother's Day to try to fix the wonky lighting ... with limited success 😅 Even so, I hope you enjoy this celebration of motherhood in all its forms! I've found that this service in particular can lead to some lovely reminiscences from elders, including those with … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mother’s Day

Dementia-friendly church service: Mothers Day

May 9, 2024May 3, 2024Leave a comment

This week's slightly updated nondenominational church service celebrates Mother's Day (May 12 in the U.S.). I always enjoy hearing elders' stories and memories about their own moms, so be sure to take the time to pause the video where indicated. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mothers Day

Dementia-friendly church service: Mother’s Day

May 11, 2023May 10, 20232 Comments

This week I recorded a new version of my nondenominational church service for Mother's Day. As always, this church service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. I hope you both enjoy it as you remember and celebrate the role of motherhood, which I believe originates with God. Watch the 44-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mother’s Day

Dementia-friendly worship service: Mother’s Day (2021)

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021Leave a comment

This week's dementia-friendly church service celebrates mothers everywhere -- and the attributes of mothering that come from our heavenly Parent. As usual, this worship service is designed for older adults with dementia (although anyone may enjoy it). Watch the 48-minute church service for Mother's Day. Peace be with you, Photo by Raju GPK on Unsplash

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