Description
There Is Hope . . .
When a patient is diagnosed with dementia, it impacts not only the patient but also those who care for them. It can be devastating to watch loved ones lose the independence, personality, and abilities that once defined them, knowing there is no cure. How should Christians respond to a diagnosis of dementia?
Experienced geriatrician Dr. John Dunlop wants to transform the way we view dementia—showing us how God can be honored through such a tragedy as we respect the inherent dignity of all humans made in the image of God. Sharing stories from decades of experience with dementia patients, Dunlop provides readers, particularly caregivers, with a biblical lens through which to understand the experience and challenge of this life-altering disease. Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia will help you see God's purposes as you love and care for those with dementia.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. God and Dementia
2. What Should We Know about Dementia?
3. What about Diagnosis?
4. Can Dementia Be Prevented or Treated?
5. How Does It Feel to Have Dementia?
6. The Experience of Caregiving
7. Help for Caregivers
8. How Can We Honor God through Dementia?
9. Respect the Dignity of Those with Dementia
10. Meet the Needs of Those with Dementia
11. What Should the Church Do?
12. Grow through the Experience of Dementia
13. End-of-Life Issues
Acknowledgments
Appendix: A Letter to My Family
Notes
Suggested Reading
General Index
Scripture Index
Endorsements
“This book offers needed help and hope for those who have a loved one experiencing dementia. John Dunlop’s training as a medical doctor, along with his understanding of what the Bible teaches us about our bodies and our souls, gives him a unique perspective from which to address this crucial issue.”
-- Dennis Rainey, President and CEO, FamilyLife; Host, FamilyLife Today; author, Stepping Up
“Dementia may well be the most feared diagnosis in the Western world, and this book is a timely contribution to a community in need of education and encouragement. Dunlop does not gloss over the challenges that dementia can bring but takes us by the hand and leads us sympathetically through the various aspects of the illness. Dunlop’s extensive experience allows him to contribute rich practical and spiritual wisdom for those walking this path. I highly recommend it as a guide.”
-- Megan Best, palliative care practitioner; bioethicist
Product Details
Author: John Dunlop
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 208
Size: 14.5 cm x 21.7 cm
Weight: 0.3 kg
ISBN: 9781433552090
Published: July 31, 2017