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The Catholic
Parishes in Waterloo and
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare present
The Emotional
and Spiritual Needs
of Families Affected by Dementia
Presented by Rev. Dr.
DeeAnn Klapp
Thursday, May
12
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7:00-8:30pm
Parish Center
• St. Edward Parish, Waterloo
Open to the Public
• Freewill Offering • No pre-registration
About the Program
This program is designed for any
individual or family who is affected by Alzheimer's disease or
other forms of dementia. Dr. Klapp will draw on her many
years of research and experience to help family members
understand and address the personal and spiritual needs which
arise when a family member is affected by some form of memory
loss.
Dr. Klapp writes: "The losses suffered by a person with
dementia or Alzheimer's disease deeply impact family. Family
care givers feel helpless as they watch their loved one's
personality dramatically change, slowly disintegrate, and
eventually dissolve. This workshop addresses practical ways in
which to relate to, communicate with, and validate the loved one
through the five senses, stimulation of long-term memory, and
spiritual nurture"
About the Presenter
Rev. Dr. DeeAnn
Klapp is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, a
wife of 36 years, mother of four adult children and grandmother
of five. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Chicago and a Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Paul
School of Theology in Kansas City. She and has published extensive
research and experience concerning the spiritual needs of
persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
She has served for over 25 years in rural churches for the Iowa
Conference of the United Methodist Church and currently serves
as pastor for churches in Early and Odebolt, Iowa.
She and her husband John reside in Correctionville.
Prayer for
Dementia
Do This In Memory of Me
Loving Father in Heaven,
You sent your Son, Jesus,
to change the world,
to bring peace to people of good will.
As he gave himself to us,
He said ‘Do this in memory of me’.
So, when we gather in his name,
we remember Jesus and his words,
and he becomes real for us.
Father, we pray for those who need to be reminded,
for as they grow frail their memory may fail them,
and who may struggle to find the right words,
but whose life is made up of many stories.
When the memory fades,
we know that it is not
today that is remembered,
but days of long ago.
When we hear your words
‘Do this in memory of me’
we are reminded that nothing can
separate us from your love.
So let us cherish today, heavenly Father
and all the memories we are making,
memories that are written in the book of life,
stored forever in grateful hearts.
Life is a gift from you.
Memory is your gift, too.
Let us accept your gifts with joy,
and always remember
that you are the beginning and end
of our story.
We make every prayer to you, Author of all that is good
in the name of Jesus, our companion on the journey,
and with the Holy Spirit, our inspiration and our life.
Amen.
[Distributed for the
National Day of Prayer for Dementia
by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales]
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For More
Information Contact:
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo
Director of Adult Faith Formation
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320 Mulberry Street,
Waterloo IA 50703
Phone:
319-234-9912 • Email:
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Posted
03.31.11
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Last Update
04.06.11
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