Catholic Aging Ministry Helps Families and Churches Impacted with Alzheimer's and Dementia also Offers FREE EBook and Podcast
How is your Catholic parish alleviating the silent suffering of dementia?
Catholic Aging, is a lay ministry dedicated to helping busy Catholic families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. They offer a FREE Podcast and 112-page ebook (details below) with “The Peace with Dementia Rosary”. This ministry has the ecclesiastical support of Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans.
Q. What does the ministry do?
We offer hope for families impacted by dementia through practical caregiving strategies and through the doctrine & tradition of our beautiful Catholic Faith. We are pro-life, pro-family, and pro-eternal life.
Q. Who do we specifically aim to serve? Caregivers, Persons Living with Dementia, Priests, Deacons, Religious, and ministries accompanying families impacted by dementia.
Q. Are non-Catholics, non-Christians, and others welcome?Absolutely, the Word of Jesus Christ is for everyone. Just know that everything here is aligned with the Catholic Church. We are happy to explain the faith with truth and charity (love), but not willing to water down or bend to the feelings of the world. We ask for God’s grace to do that.
Q. How do we offer hope? One-on-one virtual appointments with caregivers for guidance (FB https://www.facebook.com/DementiaRosary/)
Dementia is a commonly misunderstood group of symptoms that is caused by various diseases; Alzheimer’s disease is just one “type” or cause. The condition of dementia can lead to stigma, exclusion, isolation, and unnecessary suffering of families. There is no known cure to the
various types, but adaptation to this overall disability is possible.
Our Catholic faith, through educated clergy and laity inspired by the Holy Spirit, has the supernatural and earthly means to recognize the dignity of, and to foster inclusion, accompaniment, and healing to those families on the dementia journey. Towards this goal, we shine a light on the importance of the Sacraments, pastoral care, consistent prayer - especially the Holy Rosary, caregiver support groups, practical dementia
education, and communication training.
Can you help us spread this good news?
Our ministry currently serves Catholics through:
● Free education at www.DementiaRosary.com: Videos, articles, weekly newsletter, and
audio podcasts about where our faith, aging, and dementia intersect
● Accepting prayer intentions on our Dementia Prayer Wall at our website
● FREE Book, The Peace with Dementia Rosary: Education, Intentions, Community (2019) in both paperback and e-book formats - FREE 112-page e-book by adding your email at
our website www.DementiaRosary.com
● Community message board for posting questions and interacting
Our book was granted the Imprimatur by the Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop ofNew Orleans on June 6, 2019.
For sustainability of our mission, this “ministry for memory impairment” also offers:
● Education (Workshops and Presentations)
● Training for clergy, deacons, religious, and parish
ministries
● Parish, religious order, or family consultations
● Diocese or Parish needs assessment
Interested in dementia awareness training for your parish or
deanery?
Contact: Matthew Estrade Matt@CatholicAging.com
504.350.8651
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, St. John the Evangelist, St. Dymphna, and St. Raphael the Archangel - are powerful intercessors for dementia.
Additional references include the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the Diocese of
Baton Rouge, and the Diocese of Orange, California.
We offer both free education that the faithful can access on their own and premium education
that can be scheduled and sponsored.
Free @ CatholicAging.com Premium (via Zoom or in-person)
Videos
While Catholic Aging charges a fee for premium services to build and sustain the ministry,
Dioceses and Parishes may find that there may be people excited to sponsor a mission,
training, or support group.
● Some national businesses that may have franchises in your area are: Visiting Angels,
HomeInstead, Right at Home, and others
● Assisted living facilities, ‘residential homes’ for seniors, and hospice companies
● Knights of Columbus councils, Catholic Daughters of America, other Parish ministries,
and individual donors who understand the need for education and support.
Thank you for your consideration of sharing the free resources at CatholicAging.com with your
flock. We hope that you feel moved to have us deliver more in-depth experiences personally in
God’s time.
+JMJ+
Matthew Estrade, MA Gerontology, MBA
Founder, Catholic Aging
Baton Rouge, and the Diocese of Orange, California.
We offer both free education that the faithful can access on their own and premium education
that can be scheduled and sponsored.
Free @ CatholicAging.com Premium (via Zoom or in-person)
Videos
While Catholic Aging charges a fee for premium services to build and sustain the ministry,
Dioceses and Parishes may find that there may be people excited to sponsor a mission,
training, or support group.
● Some national businesses that may have franchises in your area are: Visiting Angels,
HomeInstead, Right at Home, and others
● Assisted living facilities, ‘residential homes’ for seniors, and hospice companies
● Knights of Columbus councils, Catholic Daughters of America, other Parish ministries,
and individual donors who understand the need for education and support.
Thank you for your consideration of sharing the free resources at CatholicAging.com with your
flock. We hope that you feel moved to have us deliver more in-depth experiences personally in
God’s time.
+JMJ+
Matthew Estrade, MA Gerontology, MBA
Founder, Catholic Aging
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