Before They Forget:
Recognizing and Maximizing the Spiritual Possibilities of Alzheimer's

After a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, new spiritual dimensions emerge. When identified and described, these dimensions can offer possibilities for the patient and caregivers to deepen their connections with each other and live life more fully before the loss of memory permanently transforms the relationship. Sharing stories, reflections, and insights from her work with hospice patients and parishioners, Dr. Rusnak opens the door to a deeper look at the spiritual world of Alzheimer's.