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Our DVD ‘Spiritual Care and
Confusion’ is an edited version
of the conference of the same name held in Nuneaton in
October 2000 (see newsletter 2000-01 part 2)
covering all
aspects of care of the individual and carer.
The subjects covered relate to :
- Spiritual
- Physical
- Intellectual
- Cultural
- Emotional
- Social
The
DVD cover is a painting by
Sr Annie Bronham IBVM
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A few lay people prayerfully reflecting on this painting
noted that the faces were not really smiling as first thought.
Reflecting deeper they became more aware of the feelings
people with dementia might have when entering a strange
environment... The sea of faces! Who are they? Old friends?
Strangers? Do I know them? What do they want?
Feelings of Fear. Terror. Exposed. Can I trust them?
The feelings experienced inspired the
Reflection on Painting:
Reviews of this DVD
This DVD gives a
very helpful insight into the vital ministry of
spiritual care with
those
in confusion of many kinds. It is an example
of a whole ministry
working in partnership
with diverse agencies to
meet the need with
gentleness.
Canon Edward Pogmore -
Senior Chaplain to George Eliot Hospital
NHS Trust
The gentle sharing
with those in need in the autumn of their lives
releases
boundless
resources
of goodness and mercy and the healing
peace of God. I
warmly welcome this venture and
gladly lift it up
to the Lord in prayer
and thanksgiving.
Dennis Wrigley
- Leader and Co-Founder of the Maranatha Community
All the talks are
reflective, insightful and refreshingly interesting.
An excellent
starting point
for further exploration about the theory
and
practice of
spiritual care.
Rev James
Woodward - Director of the Leveson Centre
'Spiritual Care in
Confusion' is an excellent teaching resource that
can help
to raise
general
awareness and stimulate understanding
and support for
those with
dementia and their carers.
Albert Jewell -
Methodists Home for the Aged (retired)
Myself and four
senior care workers undertook a training programme
with
Frances looking
at
spiritual care in confusion. We all found it
very helpful
and I am
arranging another course to
enable more staff
to attend.
We feel that
this will enhance the care we offer and
improve the quality of life
of
our residents.
Maggie Bailey
R.M.N. R.G.N. - Manager of Cow Lees Nursing Home,
Astley Lane, Bedworth,
Warwickshire CV10 9SD
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