Sunday June 20 is Father's Day, so this week's nondenominational worship service celebrates fathers and father figures -- and how our heavenly Father shows us the meaning of intimacy and goodness to his children. As always, this church service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 48-minute church service on … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day (2021)
I've had several readers ask me about a Memorial Service script to use in an eldercare setting. For example, I know that many residences provide a once-a-month celebration of life for residents who have passed away. I've finally finished it! Here is a Celebration of Life / Memorial Service script for you to provide a … Continue reading Celebration of Life: a dementia-friendly Memorial Service script and video
This week's nondenominational worship service, suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias, takes on the topic of peace. What does the Bible tell us about how we can be at peace, both with ourselves and with each other? A timeless topic to be sure 😇 Watch the 47-minute worship service on peace here. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Peace (2021)
A second podcast interview featuring Spiritual Eldercare came out last week!* This one is on Rodger That, a weekly podcast "dedicated to guiding [caregivers] through the heavy haze of dementia." Listen to my 33-minute Rodger That interview here. Rodger That is hosted by Bobbi Carducci, a certified caregiving consultant and speaker on caregiving issues, and … Continue reading How hymns and spiritual music help people with dementia and caregivers: Rodger That podcast
At long last, I'm delighted to put these gospel songs and spirituals into the world. Such joy! Thank you again to vocalists Cheryl Jackson and Curtis Reed, and pianist/vocalist extraordinaire Dr. Michael Williams, the fabulous musicians who lent their time, talent, and passion to making these sing-along songs a reality for elders with dementia and … Continue reading New free music downloads: Gospel songs and Spirituals!
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