Dementia Friendly Church Sally Nevitt and Peter Southcombe

2 Corinthians 1: 3-7 What does it mean to be a Dementia Friendly Church? How can we help those living with this condition to continue to connect with their spirituality? This session aims to address some of the issues and begin conversations about holistic care for those affected and their families.

What is Dementia? Over 200 different diseases Alzheimer’s Disease Vascular Dementia Dementia with Lewy Bodies Fronto Temporal Dementia (Picks Disease)

How Dementia Affects Ability to Participate. Memory Behaviour Vision Co-ordination Sequencing Logic Movement

Why Should the Church Be Dementia Friendly? “Dementia is a theological disease…. It erodes the very essence of self and raises profound existential questions about personhood, love, sin and salvation.” John Swinton In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 2 Corinthians 12:5

What Can the Church Do? Building Audit At Least one trained Dementia Friends Champion Dementia Friends Session Buddy System If using a screen avoid images or backgrounds Afternoon Service Reassure Carers

Dementia Friendly Church Q and A Poem