Faith and Alzheimer's: An Interview

Photo credit Kari Fredrickson How can faith help both caregivers and people with dementia get through something that makes no sense even to those who believe in a loving God - or maybe especially to those who believe in a loving God? Many people have asked me this question. My own spiritual beliefs have been vital to my caregiving life, but I wanted to give people more depth than I could provide on my own. With that in mind, I asked Dr. Benjamin Mast, a licensed clinical psychologist, Associate Professor in Psychology & Brain Sciences and Geriatric Medicine at the University of Louisville author and also author of "Second Forgetting: Remembering the Power of the Gospel during Alzheimer's Disease," to give us some answers from his perspective. Continue reading on HealthCentral for insight into how faith and Alzheimer's work together: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon you can go here or use promo Code: 20CareGivers.                Related StoriesDementia Diagnosis Begins with the Elimination of Reversible FactorsHow to Cope With an Older Adult's Complaining and NegativityCan What We Eat Affect Incontinence? 
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