The Role of Clinical Pastoral Counseling in Dementia and Alzheimer's Care

Jennifer Akello Owot

Abstract: Dementia and Alzheimer?s disease present significant public health challenges affecting millions of seniors and their families. Clinical Pastoral counseling offers a compassionate, faith - based approach to supporting seniors with cognitive impairments by addressing their emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs. This paper explores the role of pastoral counseling in dementia care, emphasizing its advantages in enhancing quality of life, providing emotional support, and assisting caregivers. Additionally, ethical considerations and the integration of pastoral counseling with medical and psychological strategies are discussed.

Keywords: Dementia, Alzheimer?s disease, Clinical pastoral counseling, Faith - based care, Elderly support

How to Cite?: Jennifer Akello Owot, "The Role of Clinical Pastoral Counseling in Dementia and Alzheimer's Care", Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1156-1157, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25218160422, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25218160422