Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors

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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.

Episodes

Friday Feb 21, 2025

227. How to Prioritize in Dementia Caregiving: The 4D Method to Reduce Stress

Friday Feb 21, 2025

The 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, Delete—you can create balance, reduce stress, and focus on what truly matters.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join our monthly free workshop "How To Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress In 3 Easy Steps"
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Are You A Christian Dementia Caregiver Struggling To Cope With Caregiving?
Join the FREE "Ask the Dementia Coach" Monthly Meet Up! And be on the podcast, get support and your questions answered.
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025

226. Frustrated With Repeating Yourself? Here’s How To Bring Calm To Caregiving

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025

One 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.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join our monthly free workshop "How To Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress In 3 Easy Steps"
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Friday Feb 14, 2025

225. What You Need To Know About Dementia Caregiver Guilt: It's Not Your Fault

Friday Feb 14, 2025

Dementia 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 forward with faith and wisdom?

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join our monthly free workshop "How To Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress In 3 Easy Steps"
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025

224. How To Let Go Of Dementia Caregiver Guilt and Shame

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025

Dementia 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 unprepared.
🙏 You don’t have to be perfect; you just have to be present.
🙏 Your loved one’s reactions are not a reflection of your failure—they are part of the disease.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by caregiving, you are not alone.
By using tools like the PEACE Framework, recognizing patterns, and leaning on faith and community, you can find peace in the chaos.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join our monthly free workshop "How To Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress In 3 Easy Steps"
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Friday Feb 07, 2025

223. What You Need To Know About Dying With Dementia

Friday Feb 07, 2025

Dementia 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?

Remember:
🔹 Dementia is not the worst thing that can happen—eternal separation from God is.
🔹 Your loved one’s soul is secure in Christ, even when their memory fades.
🔹 You are not alone—God has not left you without hope or help.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join our monthly free workshop "How To Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress In 3 Easy Steps"
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025

222. Caring Out Of Obligation? How To Set Boundaries Without Guilt

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025

What 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 stewardship of your time, energy, and resources.

Candice’s story is a reminder that sometimes, loving someone means ensuring they get the right care—even if that care doesn’t come directly from you.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join our monthly free workshop "How To Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress In 3 Easy Steps"
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Friday Jan 31, 2025

221. What Siblings Of A Person With Dementia Need To Know To Be Helpful

Friday Jan 31, 2025

Stepping 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 episode reminds caregivers that God calls us to both help and set healthy boundaries, ensuring we don’t carry burdens we were never meant to bear alone.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025

220. When Family Isn't On The Same Page In Dementia Caregiving: A Unique Perspective You Need to Know

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025

Caring 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.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Friday Jan 24, 2025

219. Fundamentals For Bringing A Spouse Home From Rehab: What You Need to Know

Friday Jan 24, 2025

Dementia 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 the caregiving journey helps caregivers reframe difficulties as opportunities to serve with love and grace.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025

218. Is It Time For Hospice Or Palliative Care In Dementia Caregiving? How To Know

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025

As 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 become urgent.

Faith also plays a central role in navigating these tough choices. Trusting in God’s timing and wisdom can provide peace, even when decisions feel overwhelming.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

It's time to chose ease...

Are you a family caregiver who is dealing with dementia in your life and you feel overwhelmed with the never-ending challenges you face, and don’t know where to turn for help?

Are you searching for answers to your questions about dementia, joining countless Facebook groups but find them toxic and a waste of your precious time?

Do you want to face your dementia caregiving journey in a proactive way, but feel confused about where to even start?

Are you juggling your marriage, your kids, your work, your faith and your loved one’s life and still feel like you are letting everyone down?

Learning the skills you need to simplify your dementia caregiving may seem hard.

But not learning the skills you need to simplify your dementia caregiving journey will be even harder.

It is time to choose your “hard”.

The choice is 100% yours.

I know what I chose: I chose to have ease in my dementia caregiving journey.

Hey, Dementia Success Seeker!

I’m Lizette Cloete. 30 + year veteran occupational therapist turned into a dementia educator, coach and consultant and I am a daughter of dementia.

In this podcast you will learn the truth that the only way to increase the ease of your dementia caregiving journey rests squarely in YOUR hands.

The way you actively prepare and what you believe about dementia caregiving makes all the difference.

>>>You will gain the practical skills you need to simplify care.

>>>You will be challenged by what it means to be a successful caregiver, teaching you to harness the power of the most powerful caregiving tool that you have: your mindset.

>>>And you will learn exactly what dementia is (and is not), how dementia changes the brain and what you can expect next in your dementia caregiving journey.

You will find a community of like minded family caregivers, helping someone with dementia and you will not be alone anymore.

My mission is to help the unsung heroes who are in the midst of dementia caregiving, with the skills to simplify your dementia care journey so that you don’t feel overwhelmed and burn out.

I help you find clarity and certainty using the latest evidence based research, so you have perseverance for this marathon.

I approach dementia caregiving using faith informed principles that allow you to navigate this journey with peace of mind.

So, warm up your coffee, grab a notebook and pen and be ready to be a Dementia Success Seeker.

It’s time to choose your easy.