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

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024

199. Ask the Dementia Coach: How to Decrease Caregiver Stress Through Coaching

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024

What 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, these strategies can help make caregiving more manageable and fulfilling.

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?
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Monday Nov 18, 2024

198. Grateful And Growing: One Year Of Supporting Christian Caregivers

Monday Nov 18, 2024

Have 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, practical tools, and emotional resilience, caregiving can become a deeply meaningful journey for God’s glory and our good.

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 Nov 15, 2024

197. How To Support Your Mom Living With Dementia And Still Work

Friday Nov 15, 2024

What 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.

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

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024

196. How To Know What It Feels Like To Live With Dementia: Resources For Caregivers

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024

Ever 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 connect with your loved one.

Are you ready to transform your caregiving approach? Consider these tips to make each interaction meaningful and respectful, helping you bridge the gap and support your loved one with compassion.

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

Monday Nov 11, 2024

195. How To Know If You Are Dementia Caregiving By Default Or By Design? Support For Caregivers

Monday Nov 11, 2024

Have 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 supports you and your loved one?
Shifting to a “design” mindset can reduce anxiety, offer a sense of control, and help you feel prepared for what’s to come.

Isn’t it time to start caregiving with a plan in mind?
Begin by considering what kind of caregiver you want to be, and take steps to transform your approach with intention and purpose.

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: Join Our Free Community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

Friday Nov 08, 2024

194. How To Thrive When Caregiver Anxiety Rules The Day: Support For Dementia Caregivers

Friday Nov 08, 2024

Feeling 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 provide strength for each step.

Caregiver anxiety doesn’t have to rule your day. Are you ready to create a plan, build your skills, and find peace through faith?
By putting these steps into action, you can transform your caregiving experience and reduce anxiety, trusting that God walks with you every step of the way.

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/1301886810018410

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024

193. How To Help The Alzheimer's Decision Maker: Resources For Caregivers

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024

Are 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 patience, coupled with faith, has allowed him to build stronger family bonds and ensure his grandmother receives the best possible care.

Is your caregiving journey made more complicated by family dynamics? Discover how patience, thoughtful communication, and faith can help you support your loved one while navigating family relationships.

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/1301886810018410

Monday Nov 04, 2024

192. How To Help When Your Loved One Says "Help Me, I'm Dying": Support For Dementia Care

Monday Nov 04, 2024

Does 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 more positive perspective.
The episode invites caregivers who resonate with Cheryl’s experience to consider the group coaching program, which provides one-on-one support and a community rooted in biblical principles.

Are you seeking ways to find peace and strength in your caregiving journey?
By exploring practical tools like music, humor, and gentle distraction, you can create a more compassionate and manageable experience for both you and your loved one.

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/1301886810018410

Friday Nov 01, 2024

191. How To Love Yourself As A Dementia Caregiver

Friday Nov 01, 2024

Have 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 us find paths through difficulty, and caregiving can be one of those journeys where we learn to lean on His wisdom.

How will you start caring for yourself on this journey?
By reframing your thoughts, setting meaningful goals, and building a positive environment, you can create a caregiving experience rooted in love and resilience.

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/1301886810018410

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024

190. Dementia Caregiving For God’s Glory: How To Reform Your Thinking

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024

How 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 that God’s grace covers their challenges.

With Christ’s example of humility and Soli Deo Gloria, caregivers can see every act of caregiving as a way to reflect God’s love.

This episode provides the tools to approach caregiving with faith, purpose, and the peace that comes from knowing their work honors God.

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/1301886810018410

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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.