Jesus loves me presents the love of Jesus simply and clearly for older people, especially those who find their memory is not as good as it once was.

Faith endures through every season of life, including for people living with dementia. Faith for life acknowledges the profound dignity of the person with dementia, their desire to express and explore faith while also recognising changing needs. Using simple, uncluttered design and familiar and much-loved references, the Faith for life suite of resources enables engagement with the Bible and Christian practice, supporting ongoing spiritual growth.

Jesus loves me is part of the Faith for life collection (Discovery series) and presents the love of Jesus simply and clearly for older people, especially those who find their memory is not as good as it once was.

Whether one on one, individually or in a group, Jesus loves me can be used for:

• Reading and enjoying.
• Engaging with the love of Jesus.
• Accepting the love of Jesus.
• Prompting reminiscence.

28 full-colour A5 pages 

Yesterday, today, forever is part of the Faith for life collection (Devotional series) and provides a collection of devotions on Psalm 23, The Lord's prayer, Lent and Advent.

Yesterday, today, forever is an A5 book with 136 pages featuring a beautiful, reminiscent image facing one side, with devotional ideas and prompts on the facing page.

There are a total of 29 devotions across the four themes covering some of the best-loved and well-known Scripture passages and events on the Christian calendar (Easter and Christmas). 

Words of hope is part of the Faith for life collection (devotional series) and pairs verses from the Bible and from well-known hymns and choruses, with beautiful images.

In Words of hope, each A5 page is an opportunity to consider a different aspect of God’s goodness to us. The 24-page book can be enjoyed in one-to-one or group devotional settings, or individually.

About the authors

Ben Boland is an aged care chaplain who passionately promotes and resources the gospel for older people. He regularly writes and speaks about aged care ministry, including contributing to aged care spirituality publications. He is currently writing an MA project at Moore College about developing a theology of older people with specific reference to sexuality. 

After earning undergraduate degrees in nursing and religion/ethics, Dana Gruben began her working life in neurosurgical nursing. Coming to Australia, she pursued further work and qualifications in neuro nursing, followed by additional studies in health administration, theology, ageing and pastoral care. Dana has worked in aged care chaplaincy, where she partnered with Ben Boland in developing a Christian Spiritual Reminiscence Program, and is currently involved in medical practice management.

Linda Barclay works in HammondCare’s Policy and Planning Office. From a theological and creative writing background, Linda has spent the past 15 years working for communications organisations in Australia and the UK. Her love of storytelling has led her to explore how we capture and articulate who we are as individuals, communities and organisations. Linda believes finding new ways to open up the stories that are important to people is a fascinating aspect of holistic care.

Rebecca Forbes is a projects coordinator in HammondCare’s Policy and Planning Office. During her seven years in the aged and dementia care field she has been involved in significant policy, research and service development, as well as planning and coordinating specialist carer training programs. Rebecca says working alongside carers and finding creative ways to support them is one of the best parts of her job.

Endorsements

'This resource enables people with dementia and those offering support, to hold on to God even when the memory of God can seem elusive and difficult.' - Professor John Swinton, award winning author of Dementia: Living in the memories of God.