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Charles is 78 years old and there is much he cannot remember. He
cannot remember the names of his children, why he lives in a
nursing home, or even whether he ate breakfast today. His
forgetting causes confusion, and in his fear and uncertainty he
sometimes lashes out at those who try to care for him. But when
someone reads a favorite Psalm he quickly joins in, reciting each
cherished word. When he hears an old hymn of faith, his hand slowly
raises and he breathes out each word quietly, his face reflecting a
peace that passes all understanding. Alzheimer s disease has been
described as the defining disease of the baby boomer generation.
Millions of Americans will spend much of their retirement years
either caring for a loved one with Alzheimer s disease or
experiencing its effects on their lives firsthand. When a person is
diagnosed with Alzheimer s, 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 Alzheimer s 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 God s
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. If you are a Christian who knows or
loves someone with Alzheimer s disease, have recently been
diagnosed with early Alzheimer s disease, or are a pastor or
ministry leader seeking to better understand and minister to people
with Alzheimer s disease this book will encourage you with the good
news of God s faithfulness and the future hope he calls us to."
In two volumes, the APA Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology offers
a well-balanced scientist-practitioner approach, with chapters that
succinctly review empirical research across a broad range of areas
and offer practical approaches for the application of theory to
everyday practice with the aging population. The handbook reviews
the history of clinical geropsychology and geropsychology practice,
to help the reader better understand how the field has grown over
the past 30 plus years and to assess the several directions in
which it is headed. Chapter authors highlight strength-based
approaches to human development and aging, review the status of
evidence-based treatment, explore the interface of geriatric
medicine and clinical psychotherapy, review several ""normal
aging"" areas of research, and discuss such common psychological,
neurological, and other medical issues common in aging as
depression, late-life anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, alcohol
abuse and substance misuse, suicidal behaviour, mild cognitive
impairment, Alzheimer's, and many more. The reader will not only
gain knowledge about foundational competencies in the field of
clinical geropsychology, but will also find a treasure of
information related to assessment, intervention, and consultation
in this continually evolving field.
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