A Guide to the Spiritual Dimension of Care for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia - More Than Body, Brain and Breath (Paperback)

In this volume, Eileen Shamy discusses how pastoral work can help to develop holistic care for those suffering from dementia and related conditions - care which involves understanding of their spiritual as well as physical needs. She provides guidelines for pastoral visits to people with dementia, showing how to empathise with, understand and support individuals during a visit.;Emphasizing the importance of retaining dignity and freedom of choice for people with dementia, Shamy also presents practical advice about memory cueing and leading worship for those with dementia.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Eileen Shamy
Editors:	Albert Jewell • Mannes Tidmarsh
Dimensions:	233 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-84310-129-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with old age Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity
LSN:	1-84310-129-7
Barcode:	9781843101291

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