Help a Friend: Memory Loss (Loose Leaf) (ISBN-13: 9781628624779)

Our most valued relationships are enriched by beautiful memories, but when these memories start to fade, it's important to have support from others. Get equipped with biblical wisdom and practical, time-tested advice from Joni Eareckson Tada and gain the confidence to be there for your loved one when they begin experiencing memory loss, Alzheimer's, Huntington's disease, or any other form of dementia. This quick-reference pamphlet on Memory Loss will help you--

• Spot the 7 Signs of Early Onset Memory Loss
• Turn your frustration into understanding by knowing the 3 stages of Alzheimer's
• Stay informed and prepared with 15 practical tips and solutions for care
• Make the most of your time spent with your loved one with helpful do's and don'ts

Whether it's a gradual progression or overnight change, memory loss can take some by surprise or slowly wear a person down. When you're caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, Huntington's disease, or some other form of dementia, it's important to know what to expect and how to provide the physical, emotional, and spiritual care & support that they need. This is where the Help a Friend: Memory Loss pamphlet comes in: gain the strength and confidence you need from practical advice, biblical solutions, and relatable encouragement to care for your loved one.

Perfect for personal use, small groups, ministry gifts, church giveaways and more. 20 panels, 3.85" x 8.5", unfolds to 38.5 inches long. Easily fits in a standard legal envelope.

3 Features of the Help a Friend: Memory Loss Pamphlet by Joni Eareckson Tada

1. Simple Overview, Explanations, and the Stages of Alzheimer's

• From life-threatening symptoms like pneumonia and infections to those that are simply frustrating like forgetfulness and bladder and bowel issues, knowing what to expect from Alzheimer's can make a world of difference for a caretaker. Easily get a concise overview of--
  
  • The 3 Stages of Alzheimer's and what to expect
  • Statistics and information on Alzheimer's disease
  • Examples of early onset Alzheimer's that you can look for

2. Practical Tips for Caring for Someone with Memory Loss

• Caring for someone with memory loss is a constantly changing challenge that can easily overwhelm someone who isn't equipped with the proper tools or knowledge. Enjoy having biblical wisdom and practical advice at your fingertips. Includes--
  
  • Actions/words that help and what NOT to do or say
  • Resource lists with recommendations for all ages
  • Practical tips to minister to those with memory loss

3. Real Stories of Encouragement and Comfort

• There are about 15 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. caring for someone with a type of memory loss

--most are family members selflessly giving out of love. Enjoy being encouraged and strengthened by stories and testimonies from experienced caregivers.
Perfect for:

• Individual use
• Small groups
• Ministry gifts
• Lay counseling
• Chaplain programs
• Church giveaways

About the Help a Friend Pamphlet Series by Joni Eareckson Tada

In a joint effort with Joni and Friends and Tyndale Publishers, this pamphlet series is specially designed to accompany the Beyond Suffering Bible. God does not enjoy seeing your suffering. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life's pain so that you can have peace.

The Help a Friend pamphlet series focuses on the first response by a caring friend to bad news about a loved one. Get equipped to be supportive and encouraging to the sufferer. Gain the confidence to reach out rather than avoid. Check out all the titles in the Help a Friend series--

• Autism
• Disability
• Grief
• Memory Loss

About the Author

Joni Eareckson Tada offers hope to people struggling with health and emotional challenges. After a 1967 diving accident left her a spinal cord-injured quadriplegic, Tada embarked on a lifelong study to make sense of suffering from God's perspective. Joni Eareckson Tada is now an international advocate for individuals with disabilities, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Joni & Friends.

Author: Joni Eareckson Tada
ISBN-10: 1628624779
ISBN-13: 9781628624779
Publisher: Aspire Press
Language: English
Published: 10/29/2016
Pages: 14
Format: Loose Leaf
Weight: 0.10lbs
Size: 8.30h x 3.70w x 0.20d