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Loving Your Neighbor with Dementia

By the end of 2015, more than 5,000,000 Americans were living with dementia. This number is expected to increase in the years ahead as the population ages.

Audio | February 22, 2017

Nancy Gordon on Sensing the Sacred

Nancy Gordon adapted the multisensory Young Children in Worship program for people with dementia. Her model deserves to be spread and developed more widely.

Conversation | October 17, 2016

Older Adults and Worship

This topic showcases opportunities for churches to nurture faith formation in, by and with aging adults.

Topic Showcase | October 05, 2016

Jane Chandler on Morning Prayer at Nursing Homes

Residents of senior living facilities do not have to be Episcopalian to appreciate regular onsite morning prayer services. Your congregation could offer a similar ministry.

Conversation | August 02, 2016

Christian Worship Experiences for Persons with Dementia

Dementia frequently interferes with a person's ability to connect with and to benefit from regular religious activities and worship styles that had been meaningful in the past. Yet, persons with dementia continue to need to worship and experience a comforting, deep encounter with Christ.

Article | September 27, 2012

Still a Child of God

It's heartbreaking to watch age or dementia claim a loved one's mind, body, and spirit. But it's a mistake to think that disease destroys a Christian's desire or ability to worship.

Feature Story | August 06, 2004