- understanding the value of pastoral contact when ministering to people with a loss of cognitive functions and memory
- discovering the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold psychosocial model (PLST) that can make important contributions by enhancing the quality of life for people with dementia
- providing pastoral care using nonverbal methods to overcome the barriers of cognitive dysfunction
- exploring a client's cognitive and emotional reality on a daily basis to determine how to best interact with him or her
- gaining insight into how a thorough analysis of the illness and personal religious history can assist in planning religious activities that provide comfort and solace for people with dementia and their familiesSpiritual Care for Persons with Dementia describes religious, theological, and psychodynamic perspectives that will help you to offer better spiritual care for people with dementia. Using your newly acquired skills from Spiritual Care for Persons with Dementia, you will be more effective when ministering to people with Alzheimer's Disease and to their families.