Part one. Dignity -- Introduction. This is not what I thought would happen next : the dementia diagnosis -- 1. What I want most is respect : dignity and life with dementia : reflection on Psalm 23 -- 2. I learned to join in the journey : dignity as accompaniment : reflection on Psalm 38: 9-22 -- 3. I know these people mean well : dignity and congregations : reflection on Psalm 8 -- Part two. Grace -- Introduction. I try to give him choices : grace in everyday life -- 4. What's love got to do with it? : grace and love : reflection on psalm 107: 1-9, 43 -- 5. If only... : grace and forgiveness : reflection on Psalm 51: 1-13 -- 6. Reality is a cloud of possibilities : grace and creativity : reflection on Psalm 34: 1-8 -- Afterword. Tough hope -- Resources. Where do I find more help?
Summary:
Whether a diagnosis of dementia--for you or for someone you are accompanying--arrives suddenly or gradually, this illness reorganizes a family's entire life. Drawing on her own experience, as well as interviews with eight family and professional caregivers, Janet L. Ramsey helps caregivers and those with impaired memories learn as they listen to each other. She also shows them how the Holy Spirit can awaken their imagination and understanding while they discover how to live with dementia.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.