The Interfaith Committee of the Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter has established special programs and events in an effort to provide spiritual support for individuals with dementia and their families. In addition, the Interfaith program is dedicated to providing public awareness, education and support to Orange County's faith-based communities regarding Alzheimer's disease, related dementia's and promoting brain health.
Spiritually based services include:
Special religious services at various houses of worship designed to trigger long term memory
Faith-based Caregiver Support Groups
Consultation and education to clergy and their congregants
Annual Clergy Breakfast
Memory Walk Interfaith service
Volunteer opportunities for faith based individuals to liaison between their congregation and the Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter.
Many of you are familiar with the wonderful feelings that occur when an Alzheimer's patient has an opportunity to experience a spiritual event. The familiar surroundings and rituals with music, stained glass, prayers, communion and symbols such as the cross, prayer shawls, candles and incense remain with us. None of us forget them once we have experienced them in our lives.
A special Alzheimer service at your congregation can awaken this spiritual connection for Alzheimer patients in your community.
Interfaith Worship Services
Special Religious Services for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease
Are you a family caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease or a professional caregiver caring for dementia patients? Individuals of all faiths are invited to join us for a special Alzheimer's religious service and reception on the following dates:
Please RSVP to Jacque Schweppe at 714.259.7509
For additional information about the Interfaith Program, please contact: Bobbie Babbage at 949.757.3758
2009 Dates
November 19th, 7:00 p.m. - Spanish Language Thanksgiving Service
Immaculate Heart of Mary
1100 South Center Street
Santa Ana
949.757.3767
December 9th, 10:30 a.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
33501 Stonehill Drive
Dana Point
949.493.3414
Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders slowly deplete the emotional strength of everyone affected. It also impacts an individual's spiritual strength. As the disease continues to test our faith, we look for ways to find peace. Staying connected to our spiritual selves can help conquer the fear and anxiety created by the disease. We invite anyone interested to join us for these services, whether the patient lives at home or in a care center.
Please RSVP to Jacque Schweppe at 714.259.7509
For additional information about the Interfaith Program, please contact:
Bobbie Babbage at 949.757.3758
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