Beautiful in Each Season: Devotions for You
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (979 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1500234559 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 158 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Linda has recently published a devotional written especially for dementia patients, entitled Beautiful in Each Season. Linda A. Her novel, The Children Are Tender, is a rollicking account of a young woman's first year of teaching in the lovable but eccentric community of Karola, Kansas. Linda's first book, My Mom Has Alzheimer's, provides empathy and support for caregivers and families of those who require care. Born worked for twenty-two years
--Melinda Rausch. I read through the book myself, and even though I am a 34-year-old mom of two young children, the readings blessed my heart as well. These are touching, easy to grasp devotions, written for my grandmother, who has Alzheimer's. I highly recommend it, especially for those who need grace to accept help from their caregivers for daily living tasks
Many of the conflicts that arise between people with dementia and their caregivers occur because two completely different perspectives must come together in order for harmony to exist. Because music transcends language and speaks directly to the heart, a few lines from familiar hymns are included with each devotion. “People with Alzheimer’s aren’t dumb, they just have trouble remembering!” Anna Ruth Williamson, Alzheimer patient since 2004. This book can be used either alone or in tandem with the caregivers’ devotional, My Mom Has Alzheimer’s: Inspiration and Help for Caregivers (Bridge-Logos Foundation, 2009). When the patient is a loved one, the caregiver faces not only an increased workload, but also new financial worries and the loss of emotional support as the relationship of the past is redefined. The confusion and disorientation of cognitive dysfunction may result in suspicion and fear-based anger. On the patient’s part, dementia has narrowed perceptions to the degree that there is little awareness or empathy for the struggles of the caregiver. “As caregivers we must not allow our loved ones to
Excellent devotional book for my mom who's falling deeper into Scott C. Excellent devotional book for my mom who's falling deeper into dementia by the week! Fast shipping as always with Prime!