Dementia, God and the Church: Journeying with hope

Dementia, God and the Church: Journeying with hope

Author : Wendy Gleadle
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Dementia is one of today’s most feared health conditions, and Christians with the condition may also worry about losing their faith and their connection to God. However, there is still hope: those living with dementia can still find meaning in their life and their faith.

Written by two practitioners in this field, Dementia, God and the Church aims to show how person-centred approaches to dementia can provide hope. Wendy Gleadle first examines the difficulties of maintaining religious beliefs as cognition declines, and the implications of this if faith is equally emotional as cognitive. She explores other forms of spiritual awareness, such as relationships, the arts and creativity. Frances Attwood asks how churches can better support those living with dementia, through examining what they and their families and carers find helpful and want most. Throughout, space is given to first-hand stories of those with dementia, those working with them and those caring for them.

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24 July 2026

Title Dementia, God and the Church: Journeying with hope
Author Wendy Gleadle
Description

Dementia is one of today’s most feared health conditions, and Christians with the condition may also worry about losing their faith and their connection to God. However, there is still hope: those living with dementia can still find meaning in their life and their faith.

Written by two practitioners in this field, Dementia, God and the Church aims to show how person-centred approaches to dementia can provide hope. Wendy Gleadle first examines the difficulties of maintaining religious beliefs as cognition declines, and the implications of this if faith is equally emotional as cognitive. She explores other forms of spiritual awareness, such as relationships, the arts and creativity. Frances Attwood asks how churches can better support those living with dementia, through examining what they and their families and carers find helpful and want most. Throughout, space is given to first-hand stories of those with dementia, those working with them and those caring for them.
Details
  • Product code: 9781800394339
  • Published: 24 July 2026
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • Dimensions: 130mm wide and 198mm high

Dementia is one of today’s most feared health conditions, and Christians with the condition may also worry about losing their faith and their connection to God. However, there is still hope: those living with dementia can still find meaning in their life and their faith.

Written by two practitioners in this field, Dementia, God and the Church aims to show how person-centred approaches to dementia can provide hope. Wendy Gleadle first examines the difficulties of maintaining religious beliefs as cognition declines, and the implications of this if faith is equally emotional as cognitive. She explores other forms of spiritual awareness, such as relationships, the arts and creativity. Frances Attwood asks how churches can better support those living with dementia, through examining what they and their families and carers find helpful and want most. Throughout, space is given to first-hand stories of those with dementia, those working with them and those caring for them.

Wendy Gleadle is a retired Christian counsellor, Anna Chaplain and secretary to an online dementia support group. In 2021 she attained a BA (First Class Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Evangelism with the Light College, Chester University. Wendy is widowed, with three children and four grandchildren.

Frances Attwood has worked as a music teacher and music therapist with all ages and a variety of needs. Her music groups highlighted the challenges and lack of provision for families living with dementia. In 2023 she gained a Master’s in Applied Theology at Moorlands Bible College. She runs a reminiscence group for people with dementia and is an Anna Chaplain in Southbourne, Dorset.