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Communicating Effectively with Persons Living with Dementia
Supporting some with cognitive decline requires shifting our speech to communicate effectively.  The brain’s ability to process and...
Youth Sunday (Ava Hutchings)
Good morning! My name is Ava Hutchings, and I am the student connector of our youth group which means I represent the youth group on church...
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When the Quiet Begins: When Caregiving Ends
“Quiet is where the heart catches up with the soul, where strength is restored, and where you remember who you are beneath the rush...
When Faith Meets Fear Devotional Guide
Monday: Read Matthew 14:22-24. Jesus sends His disciples ahead while he goes to pray. Consider how sometimes God calls us into the unknown....
When Faith Meets Fear (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
Have you ever noticed that trouble has a way of finding in us in life. Trouble is simply a part of life. If we live in this world we will...
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Living Well with Memory Loss! FUMC’s Memory Café
Studies continue to show socialization, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, self-expression through art or music, and nurturing a...
Freedom and Responsibility (Rev. Kim DuBreuil)
Today, we’re talking about Freedom and Responsibility as it pertains to justice. A Reading from Romans 6:17-23: 17 But thanks be to God...
Freedom and Responsibility Devotional Guide
To deepen your study and prayer, consider focusing on elder care and mental health, especially those affecting children. This approach can...
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Hoarding, Hiding, or Helping? When objects go missing
Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, not only effects memory, but because of the changes in the brain, the person can also...
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