Abstract
Dementia is one of the most feared diseases in Western society today. Some have even gone so far as to suggest euthanasia as a solution to the perceived indignity of memory loss and the disorientation that accompanies it. In this book John Swinton develops a practical theology of dementia for caregivers, people with dementia, ministers, hospital chaplains, and medical practitioners as he explores two primary questions: Who am I when I've forgotten who I am? What does it mean to love God and be loved by God when I have forgotten who God is? Offering compassionate and carefully considered theological and pastoral responses to dementia and forgetfulness, Swinton's Dementia: Living in the Memories of God redefines dementia in light of the transformative counter story that is the gospel.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Grand Rapids |
| Publisher | Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. |
| Number of pages | 298 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780802867162, 0802867162 |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Nov 2012 |
Keywords
- theology
- pastoral care
- practical theology
- dementia
