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Are You a Christian Family Caregiver Feeling Worn Thin by Dementia or Alzheimer’s?
You’re not the first Christian caregiver to face this—and you don’t have to guess your way through it.
Welcome to Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians, the podcast that helps you stop guessing in the fog, see what’s actually happening, and learn how to steward this season faithfully with Christ-centered care.
Whether you’re a spouse, adult child, or family member trying to walk this journey faithfully, this show meets you at the intersection of practical dementia guidance and biblical clarity for real caregiving decisions—so you can care for your loved one while protecting your marriage, honoring your responsibilities, and remaining anchored in truth
Here, we answer the questions Christian caregivers are actually asking:
✅ What are the stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and how can I prepare for each stage as a caregiver?
✅ How do I survive dementia caregiving without burnout?
✅ How do I handle aggressive or challenging dementia behaviors – like hitting, yelling, or refusing care?
✅ What is sundowning and how can I manage it?
✅ When is it time to move my loved one to a memory care facility or nursing home?
✅ Why does my loved one with dementia keep asking the same questions repeatedly, and how should I respond?
✅ How can I get my loved one with dementia to bathe or maintain hygiene when they resist?
✅ How do I prevent my loved one from wandering or getting lost?
✅ How do I balance caring for my loved one and other responsibilities (kids, job, spouse) without feeling guilty?
✅ What does dementia caregiving look like from a Christian perspective?
✅ How can I maintain my faith and trust in God while caring for someone with dementia?
✅ Why would God allow my loved one to suffer from Alzheimer’s?
✅ How can I cope with caregiver guilt as a Christian?
✅ What does the Bible say about honoring and caring for elderly parents with dementia?
✅ How do I care for my parent with dementia without losing my marriage?
This podcast isn’t just about surviving—it’s about stewarding.
Because caregiving isn’t a detour from your life. It’s part of your calling.
Each episode offers:
✔️ Biblical clarity in the middle of emotional fog
✔️ Practical, research-informed strategies you can actually use
✔️ Guidance that honors your loved one and protects your most important relationships
✔️ Peace that comes from clear discernment, faithful obedience, and knowing you are not carrying this outside of Christ’s care
You won’t find sugarcoating here. You’ll find real help, thoughtful reflection, and truth rooted in Scripture—spoken plainly, practically, and with care.
🎧 Subscribe now to Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians and take the next faithful step forward—with peace, purpose, and a voice you can trust.
📍 Find free resources and tools at: ThinkDifferentDementia.com
📧 Email: lizette@thinkdifferentdementia.com
🙏 May the Lord bless and keep you—and I’ll see you in the next episode.
Episodes
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Are you looking for a way to understand dementia that is both simple and effective?
The "Dementia Made Simple" framework offers a fresh perspective on understanding dementia by using the analogy of an airplane. This creative approach makes the complex nature of dementia more accessible and manageable for everyone.
0:01:31 Credit to Donald Miller for inspiring the analogy
0:02:30 Building a robust resource for navigating the dementia journey
0:04:22 Putting it all together - the landing process and next steps
0:06:53 Continuing to unpack the airplane analogy and answering questions
0:07:17 Thriving despite a dementia diagnosis - seeking help and support
Inspired by Donald Miller's "Business Made Simple," this framework adapts the airplane analogy to explain various aspects of dementia care and management.
Simplifying the Complex
The episode discusses how dementia, while intricate, can be made easier to understand. It breaks down the dementia journey into different parts of an airplane – each representing a unique aspect of the experience.
A Resource for All
The goal is to create a comprehensive and searchable resource, making information about dementia easily accessible to caregivers and families. This is especially important considering the vast amount of information and the specific needs of each stage in the dementia journey.
Empowering Caregivers
Understanding that caregivers often feel overwhelmed, the podcast aims to offer strategies and support. It’s about providing guidance without the pressure of fixing everything, recognizing the importance of timely, relevant information.
Thriving with Dementia
The message is clear: thriving, not just surviving, is possible in the journey of dementia care. With support, resources, and a community, caregivers and those with dementia can navigate this path more confidently.
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