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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 Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to care for a loved one with dementia? You're not alone. Caring for someone with a complex and progressive disease like dementia is incredibly difficult.
But what if understanding the typical path dementia takes could better prepare you for the changes to come?
- 0:06:24 Unpacking the Stages of Dementia
- 0:11:04 Understanding Retrogenesis and Normal Development
- 0:15:17 The Importance of Recognizing Safety in Dementia Care
- 0:18:09 Simplifying Dementia Care Challenges
- 0:22:11 Anticipating Changes with Retrogenesis
- 0:26:04 Benefits of Proactive Dementia Caregiving
- 0:30:01 Invitation to Join Founding 54 Caregiver Program
- 0:31:59 The Power of Speaking About Dementia
The Stages of Dementia
Dementia does tend to follow some predictable patterns of decline. Knowing these general stages can help you anticipate your loved one's needs before crises hit. Though the course varies by individual, most with dementia will pass through stages going from mild impairments to eventually needing round-the-clock care.
Knowing What to Expect
Understanding how dementia typically progresses is key to proactive caregiving. You’ll worry less when you know changes are common instead of reacting after the fact. For example, once you notice your family member struggling to drive safely, you can have conversations about transitioning away from driving instead of waiting for an accident. When you know what's coming, you can get supports in place ahead of time.
Gain Skills to Communicate Effectively
Another vital skill caregivers must build is learning to communicate in a way your loved one with dementia can understand. Called “speaking dementia,” this involves adjusting your own communication style to match your loved one's current abilities. With practice, you'll learnstrategies to connect better, avoiding situations that lead to distressing behaviors. Mastering this empowering skillset leads to lower stress for everyone.
Join a Caregiver Community
Finally, you don't need to walk this road alone. Connecting with other dementia caregivers provides ongoing education and emotional support. Consider joining a structured, year-long program designed specifically for family caregivers. An expert guide can answer your questions as they come up, with science-based advice to manage challenges with wisdom and compassion.
Dementia caregiving poses immense difficulties, but knowledge and community can ease the burden. What questions about the caregiving journey do you have? How has understanding dementia’s typical course helped in your own caregiving role? Share your insights in the comments.
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