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Overview
"This sensitive and informative book provides guidelines for pastoral visits to people with dementia, showing how to empathise with, understand and support individuals during a visit. Emphasising the importance of retaining dignity and freedom of choice for people with dementia, it also presents practical advice about memory cueing and provides frameworks for leading workshop for those with dementia." A useful resource for a variety of people involved in pastoral care with older people, whether professionals or volunteers, this book provides inspiration from a respected author in the field of psychogeriatric care.Synopsis
This text for professional and lay pastors discusses the spiritual dimension of care for those suffering from dementia and related conditions. Drawing upon her experience as a Methodist clergywoman working with Alzheimer's patients, Shamy presents guidelines for pastoral visits to people with dementia. Sample worship services geared to people with failing mental powers are included in the appendix. The volume is not indexed. Distributed in the U.S. by Taylor & Francis. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR