The Christmas Hymns--sing-along songs specifically arranged for elders with dementia--are ready for free download!
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Hymns for Alzheimer’s: The final batch!
At last: I've just uploaded the final 13 tracks for the Hymns for Alzheimer's collection. I am delighted to now have 89 classic hymns, gospel songs, and spirituals, arranged specifically as sing-alongs for elders with dementia, available for anyone to download and use for free. Yes, I'm psyched 🙂 Today's new uploads include: All Creatures … Continue reading Hymns for Alzheimer’s: The final batch!
My first podcast interview!
I'm honored to be included in this morning's podcast of The World and Everything In It, a production of World magazine and website, based in North Carolina. Here's the audio file of today's podcast: How it happened: A few weeks back, World writer Jenny Rough came out to Colorado to visit one of my church … Continue reading My first podcast interview!
Hymns for Alzheimer’s new partner: Music & Memory
The Hymns for Alzheimer’s project has taken a new leap into the world! I’ve recently partnered with Music & Memory, a wonderful nonprofit that trains caregivers how to create personalized music playlists for seniors with dementia. By donating my Hymns for Alzheimer's music files, Music & Memory members now have access to hymns and spiritual … Continue reading Hymns for Alzheimer’s new partner: Music & Memory
New free music downloads: Gospel songs and Spirituals!
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!
How did I choose hymns for the Hymns for Alz project?
If you spend any time around me, you know I love talking about the sing-along Hymns for Alzheimer's project. Here are the completed free downloads so far. (Exciting teaser: The gospels and spirituals set is DONE and will be uploaded to the site soon!) But you may be wondering: How did I choose which hymns … Continue reading How did I choose hymns for the Hymns for Alz project?
Ash Wednesday, Lent, & Easter services–plus hymnals
The Lenten Season may be the most revered of all Christian seasons -- and it officially starts next week on Wednesday, March 6, Ash Wednesday. (What happened to February??) Good news for those of you leading worship services for elders in your care: I've just updated all of the Lent, Passion Week, and Easter materials … Continue reading Ash Wednesday, Lent, & Easter services–plus hymnals
Gospel Songs coming soon (listen to samples now!)
Wow, I am excited about this one. 😀 On February 2, a group of wonderful musicians -- namely, Cheryl Jackson, Farnsworth Curtis Reed, and Dr. Michael A. Williams -- joined me at Coupe Studios to record 15+ gospel and spiritual songs from the African-American church tradition. Some people have asked me why I wanted to … Continue reading Gospel Songs coming soon (listen to samples now!)
Valentine’s Day worship service
In case you're wondering what you can do for your elders to celebrate Valentine's Day ... I've got a service just for you. The focus and theme, naturally, is love. Many (I dare say, all) of our dear seniors have loved long and well. Most have lost loved ones along the way. This service is … Continue reading Valentine’s Day worship service
Chinese New Year 2019: Treasure
I often like to use cultural events, such as holidays, as a "hook" for the Spiritual Eldercare worship services. I think it makes the time more interesting for the elders, including those who may not be regular church-goers. So when I realized that Chinese New Year starts on February 5 this year, I decided to … Continue reading Chinese New Year 2019: Treasure
