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When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Encouragement and guidance for ministering to those with dementia
Millions of Christians suffer from dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's, making ministry to them difficult as they lose memories and the ability to communicate. Drawing on her years of experience as a long-term care chaplain, Kathy Berry provides practical information and tools to equip ministers and lay leaders to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of those living with dementia.
Chapters cover vital topics, including these: Identifying those who may be showing signs of dementia and learning how to support them as they seek a diagnosis Communicating with dementia patients as their language skills decline Meeting the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of people with dementia--and the needs of their caregivers
An invaluable resource to meet a growing need for congregations around the country, When Words Fail equips readers to answer Christ's call to minister to "the least of these."
Millions of Christians suffer from dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's, making ministry to them difficult as they lose memories and the ability to communicate. Drawing on her years of experience as a long-term care chaplain, Kathy Berry provides practical information and tools to equip ministers and lay leaders to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of those living with dementia.
Chapters cover vital topics, including these: Identifying those who may be showing signs of dementia and learning how to support them as they seek a diagnosis Communicating with dementia patients as their language skills decline Meeting the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of people with dementia--and the needs of their caregivers
An invaluable resource to meet a growing need for congregations around the country, When Words Fail equips readers to answer Christ's call to minister to "the least of these."
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2018
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July 13, 2020
Lovely insights on dementia and ministry.
July 16, 2023
Helpful book with concrete examples of how to help both those with dementia and their caregivers.
February 25, 2017
Great practical and easy-to-follow information about how to care for someone with dementia and how to offer care to those caring for someone with dementia. A great read for congregations, lay leaders, ministers, and those who love someone with dementia or their caregivers.
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