| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 280 pages) |
| Contents |
Help! -- Alzheimer's disease -- Desire to minister to Alzheimer's patients and families -- Theological understanding -- Grief -- Guilt -- Alzheimer's patients and communication -- Alzheimer's ministry coordinator -- Implications of spiritual care for patients -- Implications of spiritual care for families -- Ethical issues -- Models for ministry -- Pastoral potpourri -- Faith, hope, and love -- Remembering blessings during difficult times -- Resources |
| Summary |
Ministers sometimes neglect Alzheimers patients and their families because they feel they dont 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 Alzheimers 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, Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers ministry. --publisher description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-268) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Church work with the mentally ill.
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Alzheimer's disease -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Alzheimer's disease.
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Christianity.
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Alzheimer Disease
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Christianity
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Pastoral Care -- methods
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Christianity.
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RELIGION -- Christian Ministry -- Adult.
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RELIGION -- Christian Life -- General.
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RELIGION -- Christian Ministry -- Counseling & Recovery.
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Christianity
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Alzheimer's disease
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Alzheimer's disease -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
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Church work with the mentally ill
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203883525 |
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0203883527 |
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