Dementia and the Church

<p>Mary McDaniel Cail calls upon extensive personal and professional experience to offer insight context and concrete guidance for congregations and leaders seeking to better serve the growing percentage of the population that is experiencing life with dementia. Churches have vital roles to play Cail explains in showing those living with the difficulties of dementia the soul-quieting God who promises we are engraved never to be forgotten on the palms of God's hands. By recognizing and supporting the full humanity of all people congregations and leaders can help both patients and caregivers live more fulfilling lives.</p><p></p><p>Cail pairs poignant stories with practical advice for developing holistic memory ministry. <i>Dementia and the Church </i>includes lesson plans advice on programming and a rich trove of resources in addition to pragmatic information about dementia. A gifted storyteller Cail crafts her prose with care and intention. Readers will develop informed compassion learning how to accept pray with relieve and comfort all who cope with these increasingly common challenges - including themselves.</p>