Supporting Carers Session 3:

Coming alongside people living with dementia and caregivers

In this session we’ll explore God’s heart for those living with dementia, which underpins all that we do in supporting them and their caregivers. We’ll then highlight ways we can come alongside those living with dementia, that value their intrinsic worth and promote enjoyable moments together. All this will help us in developing better support for their caregivers.

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Video 3A: Our Worth and Identity

Talking Point

1. What are your thoughts on where our value as human beings lies? Are people with dementia in our churches and communities treated with the same value and worth as others? What does that look like?
2. Are there ways we can better include those living with dementia in the life of the church?

Video 3B: Coming Alongside People Living with Dementia

Talking Point:

1. What has been your experience of coming alongside people living with dementia?
2. We want to support the caregivers too. How might understanding some of the ideas and techniques mentioned in the video help you to support caregivers?

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