Caring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s & Dementia - Honoring God at End of Life

At least 5 million Americans have Dementia, and about 50% of our fathers and mothers will have the disease by the time they reach 90 years of age. As Christians, we can rest assured that God has a reason for this disease as it afflicts our loved ones. What is it like to experience Dementia? Do personalities change? Are there certain things that cause dementia . . . or hasten the onset of it? Here is a Christian view of a common affliction as provided by Dr. John Dunlop, author of the book, Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia.