A few weeks ago, I exchanged emails with a lovely reader who ministers to elders with dementia. She described how one person living with dementia (PLWD) was tormented by past mistakes, unable to forgive himself. She wondered what she could do to help him accept God's forgiveness. What a beautiful question! This is what spiritual … Continue reading Prayer of forgiveness to help elders with dementia
For the fourth week of Lent, the updated nondenominational worship service looks at prayer. How does the Lord's Prayer instruct and encourage us to pray? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service on prayer for Lent week 4 here. Here's the written agenda … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Prayer (Lent week 4)
What is prayer? How should we approach a conversation with God? (Hint: It's not just talking!) Find out more in this week's nondenominational worship service for Lent week 4. As always, this church service is complete and suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute worship service on prayer here. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Prayer (Lent, week 4)
Jump to important news about upcoming videos! For the fourth week of Lent, the video worship service theme is prayer. This nondenominational church service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias and includes lots of classic hymns and familiar forms, including the Lord's Prayer (Our Father). Watch the 46-minute church service on … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Prayer (Lent, week 4)
Thanks to suggestions from my readers, I've just posted a few new tools on my Resources page: Prayers, both well-established prayers and in-the-moment scripts, to help you pray with and for an elder with dementia.Favorite scriptures you can read to elders with dementia to offer hope and comfort.A how-to guide for offering the sacrament of … Continue reading Common prayers, Bible verses, and Communion for elders with dementia
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