Could it be dementia?

Why does a godly old man begin to use language that has always been anathema to him? Why does a loving mother become stubborn and suspicious? What is happening to a beloved husband who is behaving as though he never knew you? Above all, where is God in all of this?

The aim of Louise Morse and her fellow author Roger Hitchings in writing Could it be Dementia? is to give as much practical information as they can, and to restore a sense of divine purpose where this has been lost.

The book includes accounts from people with dementia, giving their opinions and perspectives. It also gives an overview of the research on the causes of dementia, describing what it is and what it isn't; advice on prevention and caring for people, and advice on what to tell children. Throughout the book are accounts of the Holy Spirit at work in people with dementia, bringing them back momentarily in response to a familiar hymn, or Bible reading. It also shows how the family of God can offer support and comfort, with examples of practical things churches can do.

Could it be dementia? Losing your mind doesn't mean losing your soul is published by Lion Monarch books at a cost of £7.99 per book and is available in bookshops or via the web on www.pilgrimhomes.org.uk

Revd David Dunn