What is the second forgetting? -- Understanding Alzheimer's disease -- Remembering and forgetting -- The gospel for those with Alzheimer's -- The challenges of giving care -- God's grace for caregivers -- Alzheimer's and the church -- Remembering stories of faith -- Remembering the Lord -- Prevention and planning -- God never forgets.
Summary:
Alzheimeŕs disease has been described as the ́defining diseasé of the baby boomer generation. Millions of Americans will spend much of their retirement years either caring for a loved one with Alzheimeŕs disease or experiencing its effects on their lives firsthand. When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimeŕs, they face great uncertainty, knowing that they can expect to live their remaining years with increasing confusion and progressively greater reliance upon other people to care for them. As the disease advances it seems to overwhelm a person, narrowing their focus and leading them to forget critical truths about the Lord, their life with him, and his promises.Through the personal stories of those affected and the loved ones who care for them, Dr. Benjamin Mast highlights the power of the gospel for those suffering from Alzheimeŕs disease. Filled with helpful, up-to-date information, Dr. Mast answers common questions about the disease and its effect on personal identity and faith as he explores the biblical importance of remembering and God́s commitment to not forget his people. In addition, he gives practical suggestions for how the church can come alongside families and those struggling, offering help and hope to victims of this debilitating disease.
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.