This book is biographical, practical, and theological. It covers strategies SECOND EDITION

to help Christian counselors, pastors and caregivers, and friends

minister to the needs of care receivers. Behaviors of dementia care

receivers are detailed, as are strategies for caregiver stress and facing

the mourning that follows.

"As Carol's former Pastor and seminary mentor I can testify to her

excellent care given to her husband and one of my best friends Herb

Johnson. Researching, attending meetings, and ever learning Carol

proved not only to be a good wife but an excellent caregiver. I highly

recommend her book as she has been a wonderful caregiver to all

three husbands who passed on to be with the Lord. She has known

the meaning and commitment she spoke in those marriage vows "in

sickness and health."

GETTING THROUGH THE DARK DAYS OF CAREGIVING 2nd Edition CAROL NOREN PATTERSON

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Gary Talbot

Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church

President, Whitefi eld Theological Seminary