Becoming Dementia Friendly Congregation

This past Sunday we had our second Dementia Friends training led by First Universalist congregant, Maren Levad. Maren works with Trellis, which is an organization that helps people optimize well-being as we age. I learn something new every time I attend a Dementia Friends program and we will continue to offer the program a few times a year going forward so any of you who are interested can attend. 

What I love most about church life is that it includes people across the spectrum of ages. We welcome the sounds of children in the sanctuary and also welcome those beloveds who have moved into varying stages of dementia. Part of this support has been congregants who have volunteered to joyfully accompany congregants who need to have companionship when they are in the building so that they stay safe and connected through worship and fellowship time.

If you are willing to be on a list of people who accompany congregants, please let me know. We are looking for no more than one Sunday a month commitment during the summer service and 11 o’clock service starting in September. I will be supporting volunteers throughout the year. Please email me at laura@firstuniv.org or send a text to 612-405-5583 if you are interested.