Dementia-Friendly Worship: A Multifaith Handbook for Chaplains, Clergy, and Faith Communities

This handbook offers practical help for developing services and creating dementia-friendly faith communities, including insights from people living with dementia and various religious traditions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2019
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Religious faith holds immense significance as a source of solace and support for individuals and families grappling with the challenges of dementia. Many faith leaders require assistance in adapting their ministries to cater to the worship/spiritual requirements of this vulnerable population. This handbook, a collaborative effort by 45 diverse authors from various faith traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Native American, offers valuable insights and practical guidance for developing services and fostering dementia-friendly faith communities. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive, communicative, and physical abilities of individuals with dementia, equipping chaplains, clergy, and laypersons with the knowledge and skills to engage them meaningfully through worship. Additionally, the handbook includes several articles authored by individuals living with dementia, offering firsthand perspectives and valuable insights into their experiences. By embracing the power of religious faith, communities can create a compassionate and inclusive environment where individuals with dementia can find solace, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785926655