Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia, by John Dunlop, MD

There is hope…When people are diagnosed with dementia, it impacts everyone around them. It can be devastating to watch loved ones lose the independence, personality, and abilities that once defined them, knowing there is no cure. How should Christians respond?

 Experienced geriatrician Dr. John Dunlop wants to transform the way we view dementia—showing us how God can be honored through such a tragedy as we respect the inherent dignity of all humans made in the image of God. Sharing stories from decades of experience working with dementia patients, Dunlop provides readers, particularly caregivers, with a biblical lens through which to understand the experience and challenge of this life-altering condition. Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia will help us see the purposes of God as we love and care for those with this disease.

 “The best way to help a friend or family member dealing with this illness is to give them a copy of this book. It is an invaluable resource.”

DAVID STEVENS, chief executive officer, Christian Medical & Dental Associations

 “Dunlop’s training as a medical doctor along with his understanding of what the Bible teaches us about our bodies and our souls gives him a unique perspective from which to address this crucial issue.”

DENNIS RAINEY, president, FamilyLife

“There is nothing quite like Dunlop’s book on dementia. Decades of experience as a geriatrician and as a devout Christian combine to help other believers think through dementia.”

D. A. CARSON, research professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; cofounder, The Gospel Coalition

 JOHN DUNLOP (MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine) has practiced medicine in Zion, Illinois, for thirty-seven years and currently works with the geriatrics group associated with Yale Medical School. He is board certified in geriatrics and has a master’s degree in bioethics from Trinity International University, where he serves on the adjunct faculty. He is the author of Finishing Well to the Glory of God and Wellness for the Glory of God.