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Are You a Christian Caregiver Overwhelmed by Dementia or Alzheimer’s? Find Faith-Based Support and Real Solutions. Dementia caregiving is overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally draining—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you’re struggling with caregiver stress, burnout, difficult dementia behaviors, family conflict, or making major care decisions, this podcast equips you with practical, faith-driven strategies to make dementia care easier, less stressful, and more peaceful. This podcast is for Christian spouses, adult children, and family caregivers looking for real answers to their biggest caregiving challenges. Whether you’re dealing with aggression, sundowning, resistance to care, or navigating end-of-life decisions, you’ll gain clear solutions, expert insights, and the support you need to approach caregiving with confidence. Answering Your Most Pressing Dementia Caregiving Questions: ✅ How can I survive dementia caregiving without burnout? ✅ What does dementia caregiving look like from a Christian perspective? ✅ How do I handle aggressive dementia behaviors like hitting, yelling, or refusing care? ✅ What causes sundowning, and how do I stop it? ✅ When is it time for a memory care home? How do I make the right decision? ✅ How can I help my loved one who refuses care? ✅ Why do people with dementia repeat themselves, and how do I stay patient? ✅ How do I know if I’m making the right caregiving decisions? ✅ What are the stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and how can I prepare? ✅ How can I balance self-care and caregiving without guilt? Why Christian Dementia Caregiving is Different Unlike general dementia caregiving podcasts, this show integrates Biblical wisdom into every conversation, helping you find strength and peace even in the hardest seasons. If you’ve ever asked, “Where is God in this?”, you’ll find practical, faith-based guidance to navigate the emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges of caregiving. This podcast will help you: ✔️ Find peace and purpose in your caregiving journey ✔️ Cope with stress and burnout using faith-driven techniques ✔️ Prepare for every stage of dementia with confidence ✔️ Make tough caregiving decisions with clarity and spiritual wisdom Join Our Caregiver Community Caregiving doesn’t have to be lonely. Join our free caregiver community, get access to workshops, and find the encouragement you need to make dementia caregiving easier and more sustainable. 🔹 Subscribe & Listen Now for weekly episodes with insights, strategies, and real solutions to make dementia caregiving less stressful. 🔹 Get Free Caregiver Resources & Support: ThinkDifferentDementia.com 📧 Email: lizette@thinkdifferentdementia.com 🙏 May the Lord bless and keep you, and see you in the next episode.
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Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
In this episode, we delve into the notion of feeling grateful for a dementia diagnosis. It may appear paradoxical at first, but we explore the ways in which we can discover gratitude in the midst of this challenging situation.
As I say farewell to my husband at the airport, I find myself contemplating the aspects of my marriage and life for which I am grateful.
This introspection leads me to ponder whether it is conceivable to find gratitude within a dementia diagnosis.
In this episode:
0:00:00 Reflecting on the Intriguing Topic of Dementia Diagnosis
0:02:24 Gratitude for Life's Challenges: Boarding School Experience
0:05:19 Finding Strength in Personal Baggage: Embracing Boarding School
0:07:54 Grateful for the Impact of Dementia: New Relationships Formed
0:10:58 A Heartfelt Invitation to Join and Support the Program
To illustrate this concept, I recount a personal anecdote from my time in boarding school, a challenging period in my life that ultimately taught me to embrace every experience and shaped me into the person I am today.
Drawing parallels between that experience and dementia, I emphasize that while we cannot control the presence of dementia in our lives, we can control how we respond to it.
Continuing on, I pose a challenge to our listeners: to find at least one way in which they can be grateful for a dementia diagnosis.
I share examples of my own gratitude, such as the newfound perspective I have gained on my mother's personality and the strengthened bond with my sister that this journey has brought us.
Highlighting the significance of living in the present moment, I stress the importance of finding joy amidst the challenges of caregiving for someone with dementia.
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