pt. 1. Towards an understanding of the person with dementia -- 1. Feelings about dementia -- 2. The nature of dementia -- 3. But still a person -- pt. 2. Spiritual care - total care -- 4. The spiritual dimension in persons with dementia -- 5. Towards total care of persons with dementia -- 6. Further obstacles to be overcome -- 7. Addressing the spiritual needs of persons with dementia -- pt. 3. The caring community -- 8. Attitudes and skills needed for spiritual care -- 9. Support for family carers of persons with dementia -- 10. Engaging the faith community -- 11. Worship for persons with dementia
Summary
Helps us to understand dementia and, as a consequence, assists in removing the stigma that is ofen attached to it. Clear, compassionate and convincing, a useful resource for the newly diagnosed and their families
Notes
Includes index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-102) and index
