In my experience, elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, share amazing things about the solid foundation of wisdom. So I hope this week's updated (fixed for sound) worship service video gives your elders numerous opportunities to talk about the wisdom they've gained during life. Watch the 46-minute church service on wisdom here. To … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Wisdom
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Dementia-friendly church service: Security (July 4)
Ordinarily I would not combine church with national flags or images, including the Captain America shield 🛡 ! But holidays are helpful memory touchpoint for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias, so I make an exception for celebrations such as U.S. Independence Day (July 4). This week's nondenominational church service for the July 4 … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Security (July 4)
Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy
This week I updated my nondenominational worship service on mercy. It focuses on God's extravagant forgiveness toward us, even when we don't deserve it -- and, as Jesus taught, why we can and should extend mercy to others. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy
Free webinar! Music: A Secret Sauce for a Community Dementia Strategy
I recently had an inspiring phone call with Bill Barberg, president of InsightFormation Inc. He's hosting a free, live webinar next week, featuring the legendary Teepa Snow and other luminaries in the music and dementia world. The topic is Music: A Secret Sauce for a Community Dementia Strategy. Bill is one of those visionary entrepreneurs; … Continue reading Free webinar! Music: A Secret Sauce for a Community Dementia Strategy
Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
This week's updated nondenominational worship service celebrates ... you guessed it ... fathers! That includes traditional fathers as well as anyone who served as a father figure (older brothers, uncles, teachers, pastors, etc.). I hope the service provides good times to reminisce with your older adults, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
