Ash Wednesday is one week from today on March 5. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season modeled on Jesus' 40 days in the desert (Mark 1:12). If you’d like to offer the Ash Wednesday ritual to elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, I’ve slightly updated my Ash Wednesday video service. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly service: Ash Wednesday (and weekly Lenten Devotions & Activities!)
I had to laugh at myself when I realized I'd chosen nearly the same Isaiah 62 passage for last week (Love) and this week's service on Beauty! I made some adjustments so they don't overlap quite as much 😇 I enjoy the discussions I often have with elders during this service because they typically have … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Beauty
For Valentine's Day, this week's updated nondenominational worship service focuses on love -- in particular, God's passionate love for us -- for YOU. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 42-minute church service on love here. And here's the written agenda. If possible, have a simple, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Love (Valentine’s Day)
I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on abiding to fix lighting and sound. How nourished we can feel when we abide in the Lord, the source of all peace and comfort! It's like being connected to a never-ending wellspring. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Abide
I've made just a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on dignity, in honor of Black History Month, celebrated in the U.S. every February to honor the contributions and struggles of our Black sisters and brothers. I hope it's an encouraging reminder that dignity is 100% universal, based on human beings' status … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
Spiritual Eldercare 