Alzheimer's
In short, the proofs are many that go to show that despite the loss of reason, the power of the soul would still continue to exist.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Bahá’í World Faith, p. 337-338
The report from . . . indicates that the . . . old believer is not always lucid apparently suffering from Alzheimers disease. Whether this individual is able to serve on the Assembly will depend on the degree to which he is able to understand what is being discussed and participate. The brief compilation of Writings on mental illness . . . will hopefully assist the friends to clarify whether the elderly believer could be considered for Assembly membership.
- NSA of the Bahá’ís of Canada, to the Bahá’í Council of British Columbia and Yukon, 25 February 2000
Quote of the Day
Istiqlal 9 Masail 182 B.E.
When a person enters the Faith with a known substance addiction, the role of the Faith is to provide spiritual support and opportunities for transformation. There are a variety of approaches to overcoming addictive behaviors and believers should be encouraged to avail themselves of private counseling, public agencies and other means.
USA- NSA – Guidelines for Local Spiritual Assemblies, Chapter 14, p. 6