Children of heroes: Alzheimer's disease--a path toward healing and wholeness for caregivers

Conventional wisdom postulates that Alzheimer's steals personhood and destroys our opportunities to heal, reconcile, and deepen our relationships with persons who have this disease. In this article, children of Alzheimer's Heroes who have answered the call to love, challenge this conventio...

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Published in:The journal of pastoral care & counseling 2013-09, Vol.67 (3-4), p.6-6
Main Author: Angelica, Jade
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Alzheimer Disease - nursing
Alzheimer Disease - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Choice Behavior
Female
Health administration
Holistic Health
Home Nursing - methods
Home Nursing - psychology
Humans
Intergenerational Relations
Male
Middle Aged
Quality of Life - psychology
Spirituality
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Summary:Conventional wisdom postulates that Alzheimer's steals personhood and destroys our opportunities to heal, reconcile, and deepen our relationships with persons who have this disease. In this article, children of Alzheimer's Heroes who have answered the call to love, challenge this conventional wisdom. With clarity, confidence, and courage, we bear witness to the mythic power of Alzheimer's and express gratitude for the surprising gifts that have transformed our lives.
ISSN:1542-3050