Download or read book Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer S written by Dr. Elizabeth A. Young and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-01-31 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a spouse is diagnosed with Alzheimers disease, chances are the husband or wife has suspected something is not right for some time. Denial, embarrassment, the decision to tell others, and additional issuessome that feel too private to share can have a significant impact on the marriage. Spouses often look to their church for emotional, physical, and spiritual support; however, research shows that most churches are not well-equipped to minister to those caring for a spouse with Alzheimers. Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimers is a resource for both spouses and their churches, encouraging congregations to walk in the shoes of a spousal caregiver while providing the opportunity for spouses to find meaning and a sense of peace in their role as a caregiver.
Download or read book Finding Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer s written by Elizabeth Shulman and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer’s is currently the only Bible study on the market for dementia caregivers and the communities that serve them.
Download or read book Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer s A Ministry for Families Facing Dementia written by Elizabeth Shulman and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begin a dementia ministry or provide spiritual support for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Using scripture and personal stories from caregivers, "Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer's" can be used as a 5 week-program to develop a caregiver ministry or be broken down into sections for groups seeking meaning in their caregiving journey. Sections address issues specific to spousal caregivers, children caring for a parent or for those wanting to know how to provide support for a caregiver. Suitable for churches, assisted living facilities, senior centers, hospice organizations and support groups, "Sanctuary in the Midst" builds community while offering a safe environment for caregivers to find spiritual support. For more information, visit the author's website at www.elizabethshulman.com or www. sanctuaryinthemidst.com.
Download or read book Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer s written by Elizabeth Shulman and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-03 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spouses now provide the majority of care for persons with Alzheimer's disease (Daley et. al., 2017). This program is comprised of two separate but parallel studies subtitled, "Providing Sanctuary" (for pastors and congregation members) and "Seeking Sanctuary" (for spousal caregivers). Ideally, these studies occur simultaneously; however, an increasing number of places, such as assisted living and retirement communities, are adapting either one or both studies to cater to the needs of their population. Used separately, each study can be used as a 4-week spousal support group or as an educational program for those wanting to know how to better support dementia caregivers. Both studies use scripture and personal narratives as the foundation for discussion. Anyone can lead the discussions, as directions have been embedded within each week's lesson. To find out more about the author, visit her website at www.elizabethshulman.com
Download or read book Finding Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer s written by Elizabeth Shulman and published by Morgan James Faith. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer's is currently the only Bible study on the market for dementia caregivers and the communities that serve them.
Download or read book Do Not Forsake Me written by Paul Rader and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four factors are rapidly converging into a “silver tsunami” that will soon challenge every aspect of American society: 1) the increasing number of people living with dementias; 2) the mounting number of people providing dementia care, whether they want to or not; 3) the spiraling healthcare costs of dementia care; and 4) the lack of geriatricians to provide medical care and oversight. The way dementia care is currently provided is simply not sustainable. Congregations and other community groups must on the one hand find ways to support those providing dementia care, and on the other hand become involved in long-term efforts to make such care reliable, reasonable, and affordable so that those with dementia will not be forsaken.
Download or read book A Refuge from the Storm written by Douglas K. Thompson and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walking One Another Home written by Rita Bresnahan and published by Liguori Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights how mother-daughter visits in a Midwest nursing home take on spiritual and emotional meaning in both their lives; their pilgrimage together challenges stereotypes about Alzheimer's disease and deftly shifts the emphasis from fear and horror to love and possibility.
Download or read book Sanctuary written by Donald McKay and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sanctuary written by Donald McKay and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shattered Lives written by Ellen Childress and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sanctuary written by Ardis Dick Stenbakken and published by Review and Herald Pub Assoc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pages of this book women have bared their souls. They have revealed how they try every day to follow the pattern that God has given for their lives. They share how God has shown His presence in their homes, their families, and their lives. Things have not always gone perfectly for these women, but each has found sanctuary in the arms and love of her mighty God, the God who is also her Savior.
Download or read book Guide to Ministering to Alzheimer s Patients and Their Families written by Pat Otwell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-05-19 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to develop an effective Alzheimer’s ministry. The Guide to Ministering to Alzheimer's Patients and Their Families examines the importance of spirituality in dealing with the everyday challenges of this mysterious disease. Not a “how-to” manual with step-by-step instructions or tried and true formulas, this unique book instead examines the essential elements of ministering to dementia patients based on the first-hand accounts of family members living through pain and uncertainty. The book explores the stages of Alzheimer's, grief and guilt, available resources, and implications of spiritual care for patients and families. It is equally useful as a textbook for graduate and undergraduate work, a reference for study groups and seminars, and a primer for those with limited knowledge of the illness. Ministers sometimes neglect Alzheimer’s patients and their families because they feel they don’t know what to say or do even though they want to be obedient and faithful servants in this specialized ministry. The Guide to Ministering to Alzheimer’s Patients and Their Families communicates the thoughts, feelings, and needs of those affected by the disease to help ministers feel more comfortable, confident, and competent as they develop a theological understanding of God, Alzheimer’s patients, and their role in ministry. The book also provides models for ministry; role-play scenarios; a sample text for a care facility worship service, a care facility memorial service, and a funeral service for a Christian and a non-Christian as well as a sample clergy seminar program on Alzheimer’s ministry. The Guide to Ministering to Alzheimer’s Patients and Their Families examines: common characteristics of early, mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s general information about Alzheimer’s ethical decision-making support group ministry respite care religious rites faith issues heredity hospitalization of Alzheimer’s patients long-distance caregiving working with other clergy The Guide to Ministering to Alzheimer’s Patients and Their Families also includes a special appendix of selections from the Scriptures. This book is a unique resource for all Christians who desire to minister to those affected by Alzheimer’s—especially pastors, priests, chaplains, pastoral counselors, church leaders, healthcare professionals, and seminary students.
Download or read book Blessed Trinity written by Vanessa Davis Griggs and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part Terry MacMillan, part Jan Karon, Blessed Trinity is the first book in an exciting trilogy from bestselling author Vanessa Davis Griggs. Faith Alexandria Morrell, the oldest of a mysterious trio of sisters, lives a troubled life and guards a horrifying secret. Yet few, least of all her new church family, would believe this always impeccably dressed woman is so utterly lost. But what lies beneath the surface of Faith's carefully constructed veneer could completely destroy her. Needing help, Faith and her sisters, Hope and Charity, join Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center. This new mega church, led by the dreadlock-wearing, Holy Ghost-filled Pastor George Landris, just may offer the solace she needs. But Faith soon discovers that all is not well in her new church home. Vanessa Davis Griggs offers an incisive and affecting look at the inner-workings of mega churches and the transformative power of faith. . . "[A] well-written narrative." --Booklist on Wings of Grace
Download or read book When We Kneel We Learn written by Kayla Morgan Dudley and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-16 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When We Kneel, We Learn is an autobiographical work based on Kayla Morgan Dudley's experience in a caregiving facility over the expanse of two years. The book touches on the relationships she cultivated with the elderly--including those living with Alzheimer's and dementia. The audience that the author hopes to reach are those who are interested in caring for the geriatric population. The memoir is written from the lens of Christianity. However, the lessons that are learned throughout the piece are so profoundly human that they are accessible to anyone who wants to deepen their relationships and have a greater understanding of others. The book is shaped in such a way that it gives the reader insight into the personalities of our elders, including quotes and stories from individual persons, as well as ways that Kayla learned to approach caring for those enduring the effects of aging.
Download or read book The End of Alzheimer s Program written by Dale Bredesen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instant New York Times bestseller The New York Times Best Selling author of The End of Alzheimer's lays out a specific plan to help everyone prevent and reverse cognitive decline or simply maximize brainpower. In The End of Alzheimer's Dale Bredesen laid out the science behind his revolutionary new program that is the first to both prevent and reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Now he lays out the detailed program he uses with his own patients. Accessible and detailed, it can be tailored to anyone's needs and will enhance cognitive ability at any age. What we call Alzheimer's disease is actually a protective response to a wide variety of insults to the brain: inflammation, insulin resistance, toxins, infections, and inadequate levels of nutrients, hormones, and growth factors. Bredesen starts by having us figure out which of these insults we need to address and continues by laying out a personalized lifestyle plan. Focusing on the Ketoflex 12/3 Diet, which triggers ketosis and lets the brain restore itself with a minimum 12-hour fast, Dr. Bredesen drills down on restorative sleep, targeted supplementation, exercise, and brain training. He also examines the tricky question of toxic exposure and provides workarounds for many difficult problems. The takeaway is that we do not need to do the program perfectly but will see tremendous results if we can do it well enough. With inspiring stories from patients who have reversed cognitive decline and are now thriving, this book shifts the treatment paradigm and offers a new and effective way to enhance cognition as well as unprecedented hope to sufferers of this now no longer deadly disease.
Download or read book Dementia Friendly Worship written by Virginia Biggar and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religious faith is a powerful source of comfort and support for individuals and families facing dementia. Many faith leaders need help in adapting their ministries to address the worship/spiritual needs of this group. A product of Faith United Against Alzheimer's, this handbook by 45 different authors represents diverse faith traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Native American. It provides practical help in developing services and creating dementia friendly faith communities. It gives an understanding of the cognitive, communicative and physical abilities of people with dementia and shows what chaplains, clergy and lay persons can do to engage them through worship. Included are several articles by persons living with dementia.
