Caring for a family member with early stage alzheimer’s disease: caregiver perceptions, connections, and relational dynamics with the sacred

Researchers have conceptualized spirituality as the search for or connection with the sacred – or that which is considered blessed, holy, or revered by each individual. Some perceive the sacred as their relationship with a divinity (e.g., God, gods, Higher Power). Others consider the sacred to be so...

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Authors: McGee, Jocelyn Shealy (Author) ; Myers, Dennis R. (Author) ; Meraz, Rebecca (Author) ; Davie, Morgan (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2022
In: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Year: 2022, Volume: 34, Issue: 3, Pages: 196-207
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B religiosity / religion
B Alzheimer’s Disease
B Caregiving
B Dementia
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