Best Christian books for aging parents & caregiving
Help and encouragement for those caring for aging parents or loved ones with dementia.
“Honour thy father and thy mother.”Exodus 20:12
Some of the most widely read Christian books for aging parents & caregiving are Christian caregiving, a way of life by Kenneth C. Haugk, Spiritual care by Judith Allen Shelly, The struggles of caregiving by Nell E. Noonan. GospelShelf lists 68 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.
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Christian caregiving, a way of lifeKenneth C. Haugkrated 3.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (2 editions)
Spiritual careJudith Allen Shellywidely published (4 editions); Non-denominational publisher (InterVarsity Press)
The struggles of caregivingNell E. Noonanwidely published (3 editions); Methodist publisher (Upper Room Books)
Strength and Courage for CaregiversTerry Hargravewidely published (7 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Zondervan)Help for the caregiverMichael R. Emletwidely published (2 editions); Reformed publisher (New Growth Press)More: all 68 titles, by tradition
Lutheran
- Christian caregiving, a way of life
- Bible readings for caregivers
- Coping with compassion fatigue
- Christian caregiving--a way of life, leader's guide
- The caregiver's book: caring for another, caring for yourself
- Family life series
- Cradled all the while
- Facing Cancer Together
Catholic
- May I walk you home?
- Devotions for Caregivers
- Mortal blessings
- A year of grace
- Caregiver's Gethsemane
- Caring for the Dying With the Help of Your Catholic Faith
- The last word in lonesome is me
- Caring for your aging parents
Reformed
- Help for the caregiver
- Alzheimer's disease
- If Its Not Too Much Trouble The Challenge Of The Aged Parent
- Caring for a loved one with cancer
Baptist
Methodist
- The struggles of caregiving
- No act of love is ever wasted
- Suffering
- Not alone
- From grim to green pastures
- The gift of compassion
- A spirituality of caregiving
- Loving an Addict
Anglican
Non-denominational
Questions people ask
What Christian book helps with aging parents & caregiving?
Some of the most widely read Christian books for aging parents & caregiving are Christian caregiving, a way of life by Kenneth C. Haugk, Spiritual care by Judith Allen Shelly, The struggles of caregiving by Nell E. Noonan. GospelShelf lists 68 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.
Are there aging parents & caregiving books for my church tradition?
Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Non-denominational. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.
What does the Bible say about this?
Exodus 20:12: "Honour thy father and thy mother." (KJV). Help and encouragement for those caring for aging parents or loved ones with dementia.
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