buttons_vertical | Healthcare ProfessionalLicensed ProfessionalPastorsWelcome to the DETA web-site for pastors. Although dementia afflicts
the brain and mind of persons with dementia, the soul continues to be
present within these human beings. Both the family and the patient need
the attention and support of their spiritual community. Pastors play a
valuable role in the care of congregation members with dementia. This
site contains basic information that all pastors can use to better help
persons with dementia.  Pastoral
Care and Dementia
Family
Caregiver Packet
DETA
Philosophy Brochure
Just the Facts for Pastors| 1. | Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder of the brain
– not the soul. | | 2. | Families care for most Alzheimer patients. | | 3. | The spiritual community should embrace Alzheimer victims and their
families who carry a burden that has been placed upon them. | | 4. | Your spiritual community should support caregivers and welcome their
participation in the church. | | 5. | Pastors should learn about dementia to minister to caregiver families
and persons with dementia. | | 6. | Dementia is a fatal disease; the patient will die from this brain
disorder. | | 7. | Many demented persons develop abnormal behaviors that are produced
by brain damage. | | 8. | Demented persons and their family caregivers need pastoral support
through the dying process. | | 9. | Hospice is the best option for persons dying with dementia and
pastors can ease the burden of this decision. | | 10. | The soul that is locked behind the damaged brain of the Alzheimer
patient can benefit from the spiritual support of their pastors. |
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