Devotions in the care home. Dignified music for every generation.
Many residents can no longer go to church – so the church comes to them. eKlecia® brings the full sound of the organ into any chapel or common room, even when no organist is available. Familiar hymns reach even people living with dementia, long after other words have been lost.
Hymns as a key to memory
The music of one's youth remains – even when much else has faded.
Music therapy for people with dementia
Familiar hymns often still reach residents living with dementia even when words have long fallen silent. Studies confirm it: the music of one's youth can unlock memories and create genuine connection in quiet moments.
Reminiscence care & biographical work
Hymns like "Großer Gott, wir loben dich" or "Geh aus, mein Herz" shaped Sundays for decades. They are deeply rooted in long-term memory and are still sung along to even when much else has already been forgotten.
Dignified devotions without the effort
Carers and chaplains need not wrestle with technology. A tablet, a small Bluetooth speaker, a single tap – and the devotion in the dining hall or common room sounds like it does in a real church.
What eKlecia® achieves here
- Familiar hymns awaken memories – even with dementia
- Works with a Bluetooth speaker in the common room
- Slow the tempo for older singers
- Also for Liturgies of the Word and May devotions
- Care staff and volunteers get the hang of it right away
- The dignified sound of a real pipe organ
- Mobile devotions – even right at the resident's bedside
- Works offline – no Wi-Fi needed in the home
What carers and chaplains experience
„We now use eKlecia® weekly for our devotions in the residential wing. The residents, many of whom have dementia, sing along – some even with tears in their eyes. It is moving every single time.“
„Before the app we worked with CDs – it never really sounded like church. With eKlecia® our devotions suddenly have dignity again. Even family members notice the difference.“
„One of our residents, who had barely spoken for months, suddenly sang along again to 'Maria, breit den Mantel aus'. It is for moments like these that we hold devotions.“
Familiar hymns to listen to
Hymns that have accompanied your residents all their lives – in the warm sound of real pipe organs.
Frequently asked questions
Does this also work in an ordinary common room? +
Yes. A smartphone or tablet plus a Bluetooth speaker are entirely sufficient. No refitting required.
Can we adapt the tempo to our residents? +
Of course. Tempo and key can be set individually for every hymn – ideal for older or frail singers.
Is the app also suitable for May devotions and the Rosary? +
Yes. Marian hymns, Rosary chants and liturgical devotions are fully covered.
How can eKlecia® help people living with dementia? +
Familiar hymns from one's youth are deeply rooted in long-term memory. They awaken memories, create a sense of security and are often still sung along to even in advanced stages of dementia. Music therapists expressly recommend religious hymns for biographical work.
Never without an organist again.
Download eKlecia® now – on iOS and Android.