Where Is God in Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and the Loss of the Mind?

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia present a profound theological challenge because they progressively impair memory, language, reasoning, self-awareness, recognition, and the ability to express faith. If human identity is located primarily in consciousness or rational cognition, dementia can appear to diminish not merely mental function but personhood itself. A biblical theology of dementia therefore requires a more adequate theological anthropology—one that recognizes the distinction and relationship between body, soul/spirit, and mind within the unity of the human person.