Title: Where two worlds touch : a spiritual journey through Alzheimer's disease /
Authors: Angelica, Jade C. 1952-
Year: 2014
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease Patients Care; Alzheimer's disease Patients Biography; Aging parents Care Religious aspects; Alzheimer Disease nursing; Patient Care; Aged
Abstract: Jade Angelica shares the wisdom and hope she gleaned from caring for her mother and from many years working closely with Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. Challenging the predominant belief that people with Alzheimer's no longer have purpose, potential, or the capacity for meaningful relationship, Where Two Worlds Touch is both a spiritual memoir and a pastoral guide for those who love someone with Alzheimer's. Readers will find here the reassuring words of a friend who has been there and can give advice on preserving connection, finding hope, self-care, and staying open to the possibility of grace.
Contents: In the Beginning -- Awakening -- Accepting and Improvising -- Waiting and Preparing -- Into the Heart of Alzheimer's -- Healing When There Is No Cure -- The Value and Beauty of Every Person -- Redefining Self -- Into Our Hands -- Spirit-Inspired Caring -- Points of Surrender -- The Dance of Yes and No -- The Present Moment -- The Gifts of Alzheimer's -- Believing in Relationship -- The Most Important Memories -- Time Enough -- The Last Word -- Looking Back, Walking On -- Forgetting, Forgiving, Reconciling -- Nourishing Compassion -- Redefining Survival -- Companionship on the Journey -- Resources for Caregivers -- Reflection Questions -- Spiritual Practices -- Facts about Alzheimer s Disease and Dementia.