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Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors271. How to Wrestle With God About Dementia — Without Losing Your Faith in the Process“Have you ever wondered if it's okay to wrestle with God?” Lizette opens Episode 271 with that raw question, then answers it by walking straight through Psalm 89.
1. If God Is Faithful, Why Is There Dementia?
The psalmist begins by singing of God’s steadfast love—and ends by crying, “Lord, where is Your steadfast love of old?” Lizette reminds us the Bible never hides this tension. Dementia exists because we live in a fallen world, not because God failed.
2. Yes, You May Wrestle
David, Job, even Jesus on the cross asked hard questions. Bringing your pain to...2025-07-2529 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors270. How to Trust Others (and Still Protect Your Loved One) as a Dementia CaregiverNeed more help but flinch at the word “trust”? Anne gets it. In Episode 270 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians she admits, “**One word would make caregiving easier—**trust.” Doctors who push life-at-any-cost, aides who overstep, relatives who second-guess… no wonder she’d rather shoulder everything herself.
Lizette begins with her signature prompt:
“Let’s say it’s six months from today and caregiving is easier. What would it take to get there?”
Anne’s first need: reliable respite hours through the VA—without forfeiting quality of life for her husband, Mike.
1. Identify the Real Trust Gap
Ann...2025-07-2216 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors269. How Revolutionary Christian Caregiving Is When Contrasted To The WorldWhy do we still feel uneasy when secular experts say, “Just tell Mom her husband is at work” or “Late-stage patients have no quality of life”? Episode 269 answers with three Bible-anchored distinctives that drive the Think Different Dementia Method™.
1. Dignity Is Imago Dei, Not IQ
Lizette opens by reminding us that worth flows from Genesis 1 27, not from Mini-Mental scores. Your loved one’s confused smile still reflects God’s image. That belief fuels Therapeutic Truth-Telling™—no more calling Dad “worthless” or “gone.”
2. God Is Orderly, So Dementia Has a Pattern
Chaos is the world’s narrative. Scriptu...2025-07-1827 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors268. What You Need To Know When Your Husband With Dementia Has A Good Day as a WifeYour loved one suddenly shaves unprompted, laughs at old jokes, and walks 10 000 steps with the grandkids. It feels like heaven cracked open—until dread creeps in: “What if tomorrow they slip back into twenty-hour sleep days?”
Episode 268 meets that exact tension. Anne, whose husband battles Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and FTD, just lived two glorious weeks of “honeymoon” clarity. She tells Lizette, “I feel like I’m walking on ice, waiting to fall through.”
Lizette responds with her signature question:
“Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and caregiving is easier. What does eas...2025-07-1512 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors267. How to Stop Burning Out as a Dementia Caregiver — By Using What You're Actually Good AtAre you juggling meds, bills, and late-night Google searches while silently asking, “Why am I still failing?” Episode 267 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians exposes a hidden truth: burnout often happens when we care outside the wiring God gave us.
1. The Question That Changes Everything
“Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and your caregiving journey feels easier. What does easier actually look like for you?”
Your answer becomes a tailor-made target, not another generic checklist.
2. Discover Your Wiring
Lizette shares a story of a wife whose Kolbe A Index revealed she...2025-07-1226 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors266. How To Keep A Loved One With Dementia Safe When They Say They’re FineYou hold durable power of attorney, but Mom still drives three hours alone, insists she’s “fine,” and nearly wired twenty-thousand dollars to a scammer.
Sound familiar?
Episode 266 tackles the heart-pounding gap between legal authority and zero cooperation.
1. Start with Lizette’s framing question
“So let’s imagine it is six months from today and caregiving feels easier. What does easier actually look like for you?”
Guest Yolanda answers: “Mom is safe, thriving, and her finances are protected.” Naming that vision guides every next step.
2. Capacity ≠ Competency
Lizette clarifies: capacity changes hour by hour...2025-07-0816 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors263. How Prioritize Time, Money And Energy In Christian Dementia CaregivingLinda reheats her coffee three times; John skips lunch again; Maria hasn’t opened her Bible in a week because the pillbox, insurance forms, and laundry shout louder. Episode 263 meets caregivers right there—in the blur of unfinished tasks—and offers a compass: the 4D Method™ (Do, Delay, Delete, Delegate).
The Wake-Up Statistic
Lizette reminds us that 30 percent of caregivers die before the one they serve. That sobering number reframes stewardship from “extra credit” to “critical obedience.” God has entrusted us with two lives—our loved ones’ and our own.
1️⃣ DO—The Non-Negotiables
• Daily meds
• Essential h...2025-06-2724 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors261. What Happens After Caregiving Ends? Why You Need a Plan Now✈️ Walking to Sweden without a map?
That’s what many of us do in dementia care.
We start out with love and conviction—but no plan. Episode 261 changes that. Lizette Cloete introduces the DigniCare Lens: one life-shaping question that forces you to think beyond today’s appointments and outbursts.
“Three years from now, when caregiving is over, what must be true for you to say by God’s grace you walked it well— and still have life to serve Him next?”
Why It Matters
🩺 30 % of caregivers die before the person they serve.
💔 Bur...2025-06-2027 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors260. How to Be a Wife While Dementia Caregiving Your Parent“I love my mom… but I miss my marriage.”
If you've ever whispered this in the quiet, exhausted corners of your day, this blog is for you.
In Episode 260, Lizette walks alongside Paulette, a Christian woman navigating the daily strain of caregiving for her mother while trying to preserve a two-year-old marriage.
Paulette lives apart from her husband so she can care full-time for her mom—and the emotional, spiritual, and logistical costs are piling up.
💔 When Chaos Becomes the New Normal
For Paulette, chaos isn’t just a feeling—it’s...2025-06-1716 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors259. How To Make Dementia Caregiving Feel Easier By Defining RolesEver feel like you’re rowing the dementia care boat alone while everyone else shouts directions—or just enjoys the ride?
In Episode 259, Lizette introduces the Anchor Care Matrix™—a powerful framework to reduce family conflict by defining roles based on two questions:
How involved are you in daily care?
How much authority do you actually have?
Once you answer these, you’ll see the four types of caregiving roles emerge:
🛑 Care Observer – Low authority, low involvement. Lots of opinions, little action.
📜 Care Steward – High authority, low involvement. Think distant decision-mak...2025-06-1322 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors258. How to Cope With Grief As A Dementia Caregiver While Your Loved One Is Still Alive“I still visit. I still pray. But am I even a caregiver anymore?”
Larry’s question cuts to the heart of so many Christian caregivers walking the final stretch of dementia. In Episode 258 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians, we walk with Larry, a husband navigating what many call “ambiguous grief”—grieving a spouse who is still alive, yet slowly disappearing.
It’s the emotional tension of being present, yet invisible. Devoted, yet forgotten. Still loving, but unsure what that love should look like now.
Whether your loved one recognizes you or not… your love is not...2025-06-1015 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors257. 3 Hidden Reasons Christian Caregivers Burn Out — And How To Stop It“Am I still doing this out of love… or just because I’m afraid to stop?”
If that question has crossed your mind in the quiet moments—between pill reminders, another load of laundry, or the third night in a row of disrupted sleep—you’re not alone.
In Episode 257 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians, Lizette dives into three hidden motivations that often lead to caregiver burnout. This isn’t about how much you’re doing—it’s about why you’re doing it. And the answer could change everything.
You’re not stuck. You don...2025-06-0621 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors255. How to Step Into Dementia Caregiving When You Didn’t Choose Caregiving“I didn’t choose this—but I keep showing up. What now?”
If you've ever felt like the reluctant caregiver—the one who didn’t raise their hand but just… showed up—today's episode of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians is your invitation to stop surviving and start stewarding.
Lizette shares why so many overwhelmed spouses, adult children, and even grandkids stay emotionally stuck: not because they aren’t doing the work, but because they haven’t made the spiritual shift to owning the role God has already assigned.
You may not feel equipped. But that d...2025-05-3022 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors254. How to Make Hard Medical Decisions in Dementia CareWhat happens when your medical knowledge says one thing… but your heart, your husband, and your faith point in a different direction?
In this episode, Lizette sits down with Anne, a physical therapist, wife, and Christian caregiver. Anne is navigating the heartbreaking changes in her husband Joel, who has a shunt, possible dementia, and a growing resistance to further medical testing.
Anne knows what tests might give more clarity. But Joel says he’s done.
She wants answers. But she also wants to respect his wishes.
And somewhere in the middle, guilt keeps whis...2025-05-2719 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors241. How A Biblical Approach To Dementia Caregiving Is Revolutionary In The WorldWhen we think about dementia caregiving, most of us focus on checklists, medications, behavior changes, and coping strategies. But what if we’ve been approaching it all backward?
In Episode 241, we begin a powerful new series that offers a biblical foundation for caregiving. This isn’t just about managing daily tasks—it’s about understanding who God is, who your loved one is, and what He’s doing in and through you.
This episode introduces a Christ-centered framework that will transform how you think, feel, and live out your caregiving calling.
Dementia caregiving can feel o...2025-04-1118 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors239. How To Be Prepared for The Unexpected Crisis as a Dementia CaregiverWhat do you do when the unexpected becomes your reality?
In Episode 239, we hear a deeply personal and emotional reflection on the recent passing of Lizette's mother.
This episode is not just about grief—it's about how preparation, emotional clarity, and faith in God’s sovereignty can carry a caregiver through one of the most difficult moments of their life.
Whether you’re early in your caregiving journey or facing a crisis, this episode offers wisdom grounded in faith, experience, and love.
This episode is a sacred reminder: prepare ahead of time, s...2025-04-0421 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors238. Is Using Your Parent’s Money For Dementia Respite Care The Right thing To DoAs a Christian caregiver, you may feel torn between honoring your aging parent and taking care of yourself. The guilt runs deep—especially when it comes to spending your parent’s money on paid care.
In Episode 238, we hear from Jamila, an only child caring for her 96-year-old mother. Her question is one many caregivers silently carry:
“Is it okay to use my mom’s money to hire help so I can take a break?”
Jamila left the conversation with clarity and peace. Not because her circumstances changed overnight, but because she realized she didn’t hav...2025-04-0115 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors237. Is Therapeutic Lying In Dementia Caregiving The Right Decision?Have you ever heard your loved one say, “This isn’t my home,” or “I want to go home”—even while they’re sitting in the house they’ve lived in for years?
If so, you know how painful, confusing, and even heartbreaking that moment can be. In Episode 237, we meet Martina, a spousal caregiver in the Philippines, who asks a question many Christian caregivers have wrestled with:
Is it okay to lie to a loved one with dementia when they’re confused about home?
You don’t have to choose between honesty and compassion. As a...2025-03-2816 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors236. How To Balance Family, Caregiver Guilt, And Practical Dementia Care DecisionsIs moving your aging parent into your home the best way to care for them—or could it cost you your health and marriage?
In Episode 236, we walk alongside a caregiver caught in one of the most emotional crossroads many Christians face: the desire to honor their parents while also protecting their marriage and family. It’s a raw, real coaching conversation filled with wisdom, faith, and practical guidance.
Caring for your parents is an act of love—but it doesn’t mean sacrificing your marriage, your peace, or your health. Sometimes, the most lovi...2025-03-2512 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors235. How To Talk To Your Agitated Spouse With DementiaCan the way you speak to your loved one make dementia caregiving harder or easier? Absolutely.
Many caregivers believe their role is to keep their spouse happy at all costs—but what if that very mindset is making things more stressful?
In Episode 235, we explore a real-life coaching session with Thomas, a husband caring for his wife of nearly 50 years, and uncover the surprising connection between communication, mood, and peace at home.
Dementia caregiving isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about adjusting how you respond. The words you choose, your tone, and your emotions...2025-03-2119 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors234. How To Not Feel Stuck While Waiting On A Dementia DiagnosisAre you waiting for a definitive diagnosis before making a plan for your loved one’s care? Many caregivers feel stuck, holding off on decisions until they “know for sure” what’s happening.
But the reality is, waiting can mean missing valuable time to take proactive steps.
In Episode 234, we explore a real-life coaching session with Jodi, a caregiver for her husband recently diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Together, we unpack why early action—even before a crisis—makes all the difference.
You don’t need to wait for a crisis or a definitive diag...2025-03-1818 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors233. How To Avoid Sibling Conflict In Dementia CareWhen a parent starts showing signs of dementia, many families assume that someone else will step up to take care of them.
But what happens when no one does?
We walk through a real-life coaching session with Jodi, a long-distance caregiver facing the reality of her mother’s cognitive decline. Her biggest challenge?
Figuring out who will take on the responsibility—and how to have that tough conversation.
Caregiving shouldn’t fall on one person by default. Waiting too long to discuss roles and responsibilities can lead to stress, conflict, and burnout.
The be...2025-03-1415 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors232. How to Transition Your Loved One with Dementia Away from Independent Medication ManagementOne of the hardest parts of dementia caregiving is knowing when to step in—especially when it comes to medication management. Your loved one may want to stay independent, but as mistakes happen, safety must come first.
We dive into a real-life coaching session where Shauna, a dementia caregiver, faces the difficult transition of taking over her mother’s medication management.
Taking over medication management is a tough transition, but it’s a necessary step to keep your loved one safe. Approach it with patience, empathy, and a plan.
By involving them in small ways an...2025-03-1112 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors231. What Is The Burden Of Dementia Caregiving Really? Decision FatigueDo you ever feel like your brain is just done?
The endless choices in caregiving—what to cook, how to respond, when to step in—can leave you mentally drained. This exhaustion is called decision fatigue, and it’s one of the biggest burdens of dementia caregiving.
We explore why decision fatigue happens, how it affects caregivers, and the biblical and practical solutions to reduce it.
God has provided wisdom, rest, and community to support you—you don’t have to do it all alone.
Decision fatigue is real, but it doesn’t have to def...2025-03-0720 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors230. How To Reframe Dementia Caregiving From Frustration To FunWhen caring for a loved one with dementia, our instinct is often to correct, guide, or keep them on track. But what if the best way to connect wasn’t about following the rules—but breaking them?
In Episode 230, we explore how letting go of structure and embracing playfulness can create meaningful moments of joy, connection, and peace in dementia caregiving.
Dementia caregiving isn’t about following the rules—it’s about creating meaningful connections. When you let go of expectations and focus on joy, laughter, and presence, caregiving becomes less stressful and more fulfil...2025-03-0408 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors229. What Is The Most Important In Dementia Caregiving? Saving Time, Money, or Effort?As a dementia caregiver, you’re constantly making decisions.
Should you spend more time with your loved one, invest in outside help, or find ways to conserve your energy? Every choice has trade-offs, and prioritizing the wrong thing can make your journey harder.
Lizette explores the reality of these trade-offs and how to decide what’s best for your situation.
Caregiving comes with tough choices, and there’s no perfect way to balance time, money, and effort. Some days, you’ll feel overwhelmed. Other days, you’ll wish you could do more. That’s okay...2025-02-2824 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors228. How to Finally Get the Sleep and Dementia Caregiver Support You Need So You Don't Burn OutCaregiving for a loved one with dementia is physically and emotionally draining. Many caregivers reach the end of the day utterly exhausted, yet still find themselves staying up late just to enjoy a little peace and quiet.
But when rest feels out of reach, how do you reclaim it without guilt?
Lizette walks us through a coaching session with Irene, a dedicated caregiver for her husband, and uncover why rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
Caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint—and taking care of yourself ensures you can care f...2025-02-2511 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors227. How to Prioritize in Dementia Caregiving: The 4D Method to Reduce StressThe 4 D’s of Dementia Caregiving: Do, Delay, Delegate, or Delete
Dementia caregiving can feel like juggling too many responsibilities at once. The pressure to do everything can lead to stress, exhaustion, and burnout.
But what if there was a way to simplify your caregiving responsibilities and focus on what truly matters?
Lizette introduces the 4 D’s framework—a practical method to help caregivers prioritize tasks and lighten their load.
Dementia caregiving is overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry it all alone. By using the 4 D’s—Do, Delay, Delegate, Dele...2025-02-2119 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors226. Frustrated With Repeating Yourself? Here’s How To Bring Calm To CaregivingOne of the hardest realities of dementia caregiving is realizing that logic doesn’t work. No matter how many times you explain, reason, or correct—your loved one’s brain processes information differently.
So how do you handle repetitive questions, confusion, and nighttime anxiety without frustration?
Today we explore how shifting your approach can bring more peace into your caregiving journey.
Dementia caregiving isn’t about fixing your loved one’s thinking—it’s about meeting them where they are. By shifting your responses, you’ll create a more peaceful caregiving experience for both of you.2025-02-1813 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors225. What You Need To Know About Dementia Caregiver Guilt: It's Not Your FaultDementia caregiving is not something anyone asks for, yet many caregivers find themselves in the role unexpectedly. Whether you're a spouse, an adult child, or a family member stepping in, the truth is clear: you didn’t cause your loved one’s dementia, but now it is your reality.
Today we unpack the emotions, struggles, and faith-based encouragement caregivers need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and grace.
You didn’t cause dementia, but now that it’s here, you have a choice:
Will you face it with fear, or will you walk forwa...2025-02-1419 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors224. How To Let Go Of Dementia Caregiver Guilt and ShameDementia caregiving is a journey filled with uncertainty, emotional highs and lows, and overwhelming moments. But what if you could recognize patterns and respond with confidence instead of frustration?
Today we explore a live coaching session where a caregiver learns how to manage emotional struggles, reduce stress, and approach caregiving with faith and practical strategies.
A key takeaway from this episode is the importance of not being too hard on yourself. You are showing up, learning, and doing your best—and that matters.
Remember:
🙏 God equips you for this journey, even when you feel u...2025-02-1113 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors223. What You Need To Know About Dying With DementiaDementia is often described as a long goodbye—an extended separation that slowly takes away the person we love. But as Christians, we know that death, even with dementia, is not the final word.
Today we explore what Scripture says about death, suffering, and the eternal hope we have through Christ.
The good news? Death doesn’t win.
If your loved one is a believer, you will be reunited in eternity—fully restored and whole in Christ.
Are you feeling weighed down by the reality of dementia and death?
2025-02-0716 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors222. Caring Out Of Obligation? How To Set Boundaries Without GuiltWhat happens when you’re caring for someone who isn’t your responsibility? For many caregivers, the role wasn’t something they planned—it was something they stepped into out of love, obligation, or necessity.
But when does helping become a burden that affects your own well-being? In this episode, we explore how to set boundaries, find alternative solutions, and release the weight of caregiving without abandoning the commitment to care.
As Christian caregivers, we are called to serve with love—but serving does not mean sacrificing everything. Setting boundaries is not selfish; it is wise stew...2025-02-0414 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors221. What Siblings Of A Person With Dementia Need To Know To Be HelpfulStepping in to help a loved one with dementia isn’t always straightforward—especially when you’re supporting a brother-in-law, a sister, or another relative without being their primary caregiver.
How do you offer real, meaningful help without overstepping?
We explore how caregivers can navigate complex family dynamics while providing essential support with wisdom and faith.
Family caregiving comes with emotional weight, but trusting God’s guidance can bring clarity. Instead of stressing over things outside of your control, focus on where you can serve with wisdom and love.
This epi...2025-01-3114 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors220. When Family Isn't On The Same Page In Dementia Caregiving: A Unique Perspective You Need to KnowCaring for a loved one with dementia is already challenging, but what happens when family members don’t agree on the best approach? Disagreements over care responsibilities, living arrangements, and medical decisions can cause stress and frustration.
In this episode, we explore how to navigate family conflicts, communicate effectively, and find peace in difficult caregiving decisions.
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Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for m...2025-01-2825 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors219. Fundamentals For Bringing A Spouse Home From Rehab: What You Need to KnowDementia caregiving can feel like juggling too many priorities at once, often leaving caregivers overwhelmed and unsure of the next steps.
In this episode, we get a front-row seat to a live coaching session, offering practical strategies to help caregivers manage day-to-day challenges while staying focused on what matters most.
Throughout the episode, the conversation returned to the importance of leaning on faith during overwhelming times. As caregivers face physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges, trusting in God’s wisdom and guidance provides a foundation of peace.
Praying for clarity, patience, and strength in t...2025-01-2410 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors218. Is It Time For Hospice Or Palliative Care In Dementia Caregiving? How To KnowAs a caregiver, you may find yourself overwhelmed with decisions about what’s best for your loved one with dementia. Is it time for palliative care, hospice, or memory care?
In this episode, we break down these options, their differences, and how to make informed decisions that prioritize both your loved one’s comfort and your peace of mind.
This episode reminds caregivers of the importance of early support. Engaging with a community, such as the Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians group, provides a space to ask questions and find guidance before decisions becom...2025-01-2112 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors217. 3 Dementia Caregiver Tips: How To Control Anger, Deal With Paranoia & SundowningCaring for a loved one with dementia often means navigating challenging behaviors and emotional moments. But what if those behaviors, often labeled as "challenging," are actually normal human responses magnified by communication gaps?
In this episode, we tackle real caregiver questions about controlling anger, managing paranoia, and determining when a loved one can no longer live alone.
Using a practical framework, we offer actionable insights to help caregivers respond with compassion and clarity.
Throughout the caregiving journey, faith serves as an anchor. When moments feel overwhelming, leaning into prayer and tr...2025-01-1719 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors216. Unusual Strategies: What You Need to Know When Your Caregivers Cause Dementia AggressionCaring for a loved one with dementia often means facing unexpected challenges—from outbursts to navigating paid caregiver dynamics and difficult decisions about medication.
In this episode, we walk through real-life caregiving scenarios and highlight the importance of creating personalized care plans, understanding triggers, and balancing support with faith and patience.
The caregiving journey is filled with moments that challenge your emotional and physical strength. This episode highlights how faith can serve as an anchor in difficult times.
When decisions about care feel overwhelming, leaning on prayer and Scripture reminds us that...2025-01-1413 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors215. Essential Tips: How to Manage Delusions in DementiaWhen caring for a loved one with dementia, you may encounter behaviors that seem confusing or unsettling—like paranoia or delusions.
How do you respond when your loved one truly believes something that isn’t real or becomes fearful without reason?
We discuss the differences between paranoia and delusions and offer faith-filled strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenges with empathy and patience.
As Christian caregivers, we can draw strength from our faith during difficult caregiving moments. When it feels overwhelming, remembering that God sees and understands your struggles can provide peace and reassur...2025-01-1006 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors214. Grieving After Dementia Caregiving: How To Heal In A Supportive CommunityDementia caregiving can feel isolating and overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating loss, change, and uncertainty.
In this episode, we hear powerful stories from caregivers who share their experiences of finding strength, comfort, and practical support through a faith-based caregiving community.
This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to carry the burden alone—there is help and hope in connection and faith.
Dementia caregiving isn’t a solo journey—you need people who understand the highs and lows and who can remind you of God’s faithfulness when you feel weary.
2025-01-0706 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors213. Essential Tips: How To Communicate With Your Loved One With Dementia Without LyingCommunicating with a loved one with dementia can feel like learning a new language. The usual ways we reassure and converse may no longer work as their cognitive world shifts.
In this episode, we dive into meaningful communication strategies that help caregivers connect with their loved ones, avoiding frustration and honoring the truth in compassionate ways.
One of the core principles discussed is the importance of meeting your loved one where they are, rather than trying to bring them back to your reality. When a loved one with dementia talks about events or responsibilities that no l...2025-01-0309 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors212. How to Have a Good 2025 Even When Dementia CaregivingAs we welcome 2025, many of us are reflecting on how we can make the year ahead better. For dementia caregivers, the question takes on a deeper meaning: how can you manage caregiving challenges while finding peace, joy, and purpose in the journey?
In this special New Year’s episode, we explore practical strategies, grounded in faith, to help caregivers approach the year with intention and hope.
A poignant question from this episode challenges caregivers to reflect on their journey: How do you want your caregiving journey to end?
This question enco...2024-12-3122 min
The Refinery Podcast#14 - Hope in Dementia Caregiving: A Faith-Based Approach with Lizette CloeteIn this powerful episode of The Refinery Podcast, Lizette Cloete, an innovative dementia care expert and founder of Think Different Dementia, shares her journey from occupational therapy to becoming a leading voice in Christian dementia caregiving.
Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Lizette discusses:✅ How her faith uniquely informs her approach to dementia care.✅ The difference between being forgetful and early dementia warning signs.✅ Why traditional medical models fall short and how coaching fills the gap.✅ Practical tips for caregivers to manage stress and improve their well-being.
Lizette also explains the importance...2024-12-301h 09Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors211. Know When Isolation In A Person With Dementia Is DetrimentalHave you ever wondered why your loved one with dementia suddenly isolates themselves or acts differently?
In this coaching-style episode, we explore the importance of uncovering patterns and triggers behind dementia-related behaviors.
By becoming a “dementia detective,” caregivers can better understand the “why” behind the “what” and create a safer, calmer environment for their loved ones.
Navigating dementia caregiving requires more than practical strategies—it demands patience, understanding, and faith.
By leaning on God’s guidance and remembering your loved one’s unique history, you can approach challenges with grace and compassion.
2024-12-2709 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors210. How To Have A Good Christmas While Dementia CaregivingThe Christmas season often brings both joy and challenges, especially for dementia caregivers. How do you balance celebrating this special time while ensuring peace and simplicity for your loved one?
In this heartfelt episode, we explore how to center Christmas on Christ, simplify traditions, and create meaningful memories, even during a caregiving journey.
For caregivers who believe in Christ, Christmas is a reminder of God’s love and faithfulness.
The benefits of justification, adoption, and sanctification extend even to the caregiving journey. If your loved one is also a believer, this shared faith can p...2024-12-2416 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors209. How To Manage Aggressive Dementia Responses: Tips for SpousesHave you noticed your loved one with dementia having outbursts or aggressive responses? Do you feel like you're constantly walking on eggshells around caregivers or family?
In this episode, we explore why these behaviors happen and practical strategies to address them, so you can navigate this journey with confidence and faith.
Caregiving is overwhelming when you try to do it alone.
The episode ends with a reminder to join a supportive community early in your caregiving journey. Having a place to ask questions, share struggles, and get practical help makes all the difference.
...2024-12-2029 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors208. How To Find Essential Dementia Caregiver ResourcesHave you ever told your loved one they have dementia, only to be met with anger or disbelief?
It’s one of the most challenging situations caregivers face—trying to explain something their loved one simply can’t understand.
In this episode, we uncover the concept of anosognosia—a condition where the brain doesn’t recognize the reality of cognitive decline—and share ways to approach this struggle with patience, love, and faith.
The episode emphasizes the importance of community support.
Caregivers who seek guidance early are better equipped to navigate challenges like anosognosia wit...2024-12-1711 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors207. Dementia Caregiver Support in Action: Emotional Support for One SpouseDo you ever feel frustrated when caring for your loved one with dementia?
It’s easy to forget that their brain no longer processes information the way it used to.
In this coaching episode, we explore how adjusting expectations and understanding your loved one’s cognitive reality can help you manage frustration and improve the caregiving experience.
The episode ends with a gentle reminder to lean on God’s strength throughout the caregiving process.
The Lord’s blessing and guidance provide comfort during stressful moments and help caregivers navigate challenges with greater peace and re...2024-12-1305 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors206. Can Your Christian Faith Improve Your Dementia Caregiving ExperienceCaregiving for a loved one with dementia can feel like navigating an emotional maze without a map.
How do we find strength when challenges keep piling up? In this special episode, real caregivers from around the world share their heartfelt struggles, victories, and the game-changing role their Christian faith plays in their journey.
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your caregiving journey?
The caregivers in this episode remind us that you don’t have to do it alone. Whether it’s leaning on your faith, seeking practical guidance, or joining a supportive community, help i...2024-12-1009 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors205. Dementia Caregiver Support in Action: How to Provide Your Loved One The Best SupportHave you ever thought about how many decisions go into something as simple as brushing your teeth?
For dementia caregivers, these micro-decisions highlight the challenges their loved ones face daily.
In this live coaching session, we explore practical strategies to help caregivers support loved ones with cognitive impairments while maintaining their own well-being.
Are you noticing your loved one struggling with routines they once managed effortlessly?
This episode invites caregivers to approach these challenges with patience and creativity, breaking tasks into manageable steps and seeking community support.
Ever Wonder How To Know Wha...2024-12-0605 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors204. How To Tell My Loved One They Have Dementia: Resources for CaregiversOne of the most challenging aspects of caregiving is telling your loved one they have dementia. How do you approach such a sensitive subject with love and clarity, especially when denial or lack of awareness plays a role?
In this episode, we address this question and offer compassionate guidance rooted in both practical wisdom and faith.
Are you struggling with how to communicate with your loved one about dementia?
Remember that you are not alone. Seeking guidance, whether through professional support or faith-based resources, can make a significant difference in your caregiving journey.
2024-12-0315 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors203. Dementia Caregiver Support In Action: Advocating and AdaptingCaregiving is a journey of constant learning, adapting, and advocating.
In this special live coaching session, we hear from Vicki, a caregiver for her husband, Bob, who faces Parkinson’s and cognitive challenges.
Her story reflects the resilience and resourcefulness required to navigate the complexities of caregiving while leaning on faith and community support.
Are you a caregiver feeling overwhelmed or uncertain?
Vicki’s story is a reminder that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Whether it’s advocating for your loved one, embracing new caregiving roles, or seeking community support, there are r...2024-11-2912 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors202. How To Be A Grateful Alzheimer's Caregiver This ThanksgivingAs Thanksgiving approaches, how can you cultivate gratitude even amidst the challenges of caregiving?
In this special episode, we explore how Christian caregivers can embrace thankfulness in their role, drawing from Scripture and a Kingdom-focused perspective.
This Thanksgiving, consider what it means to be a caregiver from a Kingdom-focused perspective.
By reflecting on God’s grace, embracing gratitude, and sharing hope, you can turn caregiving into a ministry that honors Christ.
Are you ready to see caregiving as a calling rather than a challenge? Let gratitude transform your perspective this Thanksgiving.
E...2024-11-2711 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors201. How To See Dementia Caregiving As An Obstacle And Not FrictionHave you ever thought about how you view dementia caregiving? Is it a challenge to overcome or an emotional struggle that tests your faith? In this episode, we explore how caregiving can be both an obstacle to tackle and friction that shapes your spiritual growth.
So, which is caregiving for you right now: an obstacle to solve or friction to overcome?
Reflecting on this question can help you approach your role with a renewed mindset.
Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress As...2024-11-2518 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors200. Dementia Caregiver Support In Action: How To Be Resilient And Stress LessHow do you navigate the emotional and physical challenges of caregiving when life throws you unexpected storms?
In this episode, we hear from Cheryl, a caregiver facing not only the demands of caring for her mother but also the aftermath of a hurricane that disrupted her life.
Through a live coaching session, we explore practical tips and faith-based encouragement for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelming circumstances.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by caregiving and life’s challenges?
This episode invites you to take a step back, prioritize your mental and emotional heal...2024-11-2209 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors199. Ask the Dementia Coach: How to Decrease Caregiver Stress Through CoachingWhat do you do when caregiving feels overwhelming, and every task is met with resistance or uncertainty?
This episode offers real-life insights from caregivers navigating the complexities of dementia caregiving during a live “Ask the Dementia Coach” session. Through practical advice and faith-centered guidance, we learn strategies to help caregivers better support their loved ones.
Are you feeling stretched thin in your caregiving journey?
This episode encourages caregivers to pause, reflect, and adopt small but meaningful changes that can transform their daily interactions. Whether it’s offering choices, validating emotions, or leaning into faith, th...2024-11-2046 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors198. Grateful And Growing: One Year Of Supporting Christian CaregiversHave you ever wondered how faith can reshape your caregiving journey?
This episode marks the one-year anniversary of the podcast and serves as a heartfelt reflection on its growth, mission, and vision for the future.
Rooted in Ecclesiastes 3, we are reminded that there is a time for everything, including the sanctifying journey of caregiving.
Are you ready to embrace caregiving as a sanctifying journey?
Whether you’re just beginning or well into the process, this podcast serves as a beacon of hope, reminding caregivers that they are never alone.
With faith, practic...2024-11-1814 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors197. How To Support Your Mom Living With Dementia And Still WorkWhat does it take to navigate the ups and downs of caregiving with faith and resilience? In this episode, we hear from Tracy, a caregiver balancing the demands of caring for her aging mother. Through a live coaching session, we explore the emotional struggles, practical challenges, and spiritual growth that come with caregiving.
Are you a caregiver feeling overwhelmed by the daily challenges? Take a moment to reflect on the PACE framework, prioritize self-care, and begin envisioning your life beyond caregiving.
With faith and intentional planning, you can navigate this journey with grace and resilience.
2024-11-1519 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors196. How To Know What It Feels Like To Live With Dementia: Resources For CaregiversEver wonder what it truly feels like for your loved one living with dementia?
In this episode, we explore the sensory and cognitive challenges they face daily through an eye-opening dementia simulation experience.
By understanding these challenges, caregivers can adapt communication strategies to better support their loved ones.
Living with dementia involves constant changes in sensory perception. As caregivers, adapting communication methods to address these changes makes the journey less stressful and more fulfilling.
Imagine trying to navigate life with limited sight, muffled hearing, and reduced sensation—and let this empathy guide how you conne...2024-11-1316 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors195. How To Know If You Are Dementia Caregiving By Default Or By Design? Support For CaregiversHave you ever considered that there might be two ways to approach caregiving—either by default or by design?
In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss the importance of intentionality in dementia caregiving. Are you reacting to daily challenges as they come, or are you actively shaping your caregiving journey with purpose and planning?
Understanding this distinction can transform your experience, providing a clearer path and a brighter outlook.
Are you caregiving by default, simply responding to each challenge as it appears?
Or are you caregiving by design, creating a plan that s...2024-11-1108 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors194. How To Thrive When Caregiver Anxiety Rules The Day: Support For Dementia CaregiversFeeling overwhelmed by caregiver anxiety?
In this episode, we explore strategies to reduce stress and find peace while caring for a loved one with dementia. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 127, we are reminded that God offers us rest and strength to face each day, even when anxiety feels all-consuming.
A balanced caregiving journey involves nurturing your relationship with God, yourself, and your loved one. Spend a few minutes each day in prayer or reflection, grounding yourself in faith.
Remember that you’re not alone; support is available, and God will honor your efforts and provi...2024-11-0818 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors193. How To Help The Alzheimer's Decision Maker: Resources For CaregiversAre you a caregiver balancing family relationships while trying to support a loved one with dementia?
In this special coaching session, we meet Tommy, a devoted grandson who wants to help his grandmother with dementia but isn’t the primary decision-maker.
His journey offers insights on how to navigate complex family dynamics, communicate effectively, and ultimately earn the trust needed to make a difference.
Tommy’s journey reflects the importance of faith and prayer in caregiving. Despite the challenges, he remains grounded in prayer, trusting that God will guide his steps.
His patienc...2024-11-0611 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors192. How To Help When Your Loved One Says "Help Me, I'm Dying": Support For Dementia CareDoes hearing the same distressing words from your loved one with dementia leave you feeling helpless?
For caregivers like Cheryl, managing repetitive, emotionally charged phrases such as “Help me, I’m dying” is a daily struggle.
This glimpse into our group coaching program shares practical ways to handle these difficult moments with more peace and compassion, transforming the caregiving experience from overwhelming to manageable.
This episode emphasizes the value of coaching and community support for caregivers.
Through guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies, caregivers gain insight into managing emotions and handling challenging behaviors with a mo...2024-11-0414 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors191. How To Love Yourself As A Dementia CaregiverHave you ever considered that the way you think could transform your caregiving journey?
In this episode, we explore the power of your mind—specifically the reticular activating system (RAS)—and how it can help you find peace, purpose, and even self-love in the midst of dementia caregiving.
Our RAS is part of God’s intricate design for our minds, helping us focus on what we value.
When you start caring about your future, your RAS will help you find ways to prioritize self-care, spiritual growth, and a positive outlook. God created our minds to help...2024-11-0125 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors190. Dementia Caregiving For God’s Glory: How To Reform Your ThinkingHow can the core principles of the Reformation help you find strength and purpose in dementia caregiving?
In this episode, we reflect on how the Five Solas—the foundational beliefs emphasized during the Reformation—can guide caregivers through every challenge, creating a caregiving journey that honors God and brings peace.
These Reformation principles offer caregivers a meaningful foundation for their daily journey. By applying Sola Scriptura, caregivers can draw comfort and guidance from God’s Word.
Sola Fide reminds them that their worth is in faith, not caregiving perfection, and Sola Gratia assures them tha...2024-10-3018 minDementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors189. How To Be Content As A Dementia Caregiver: Resources For CaregivingIn this episode, we focus on a crucial topic that hits home for many caregivers: contentment.
As caregivers, it’s easy to fall into feelings of frustration, resentment, and even anger as we navigate the challenging journey of caring for a loved one with dementia.
But this episode encourages caregivers to take a step back, reflect, and understand how contentment can transform their caregiving experience through a faith-based lens.
As caregivers, how are we cultivating gratitude and trust in God's providence during this journey?
What steps can we take to shi...2024-10-2812 min
Love Conquers AlzLIZETTE CLOETE: Have You Heard of Elopement in Dementia? What Caregivers Should Know.Elopement usually conjures up visions of secret excursions or maybe even the Elvis Chapel in Las Vegas. But elopement is also used to describe what happens when someone with dementia or cognitive loss leaves a safe area, such as a home or care facility, without supervision or awareness of the potential dangers. In dementia care facilities, it is a heartbreaking reality that needs urgent attention. With over 30 years of experience as an occupational-therapist-turned-dementia-coach and 5 years of being a daughter-of-dementia, our guest, Lizette Cloete OTR/L, CADDCT, CDP, shares her first-hand, personal experience with elopement, how it can le...2024-10-261h 12