312. How Christian Wives Can Take Over Finances When Their Husband Has Dementia — Practical Steps to Start Wisely and Avoid Overwhelm

What do you do when the spouse who has always handled the finances, paperwork, and big decisions can no longer do it safely?

In this episode, Lizette Cloete walks alongside Anne, a Christian wife whose husband was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, as they talk through the first faithful step when dementia changes who carries the legal and financial load.

This conversation brings calm, order, and biblical clarity to one of the most overwhelming transitions Christian caregivers face.

Key Topics & Themes

• Christian dementia caregiving and stewardship

• When a spouse with Alzheimer’s can’t manage finances

• Health care power of attorney and durable power of attorney

• Elder care attorney and Medicaid planning

• Asset protection for Christian families

• Caregiver procrastination and overwhelm

• God’s order in dementia decision-making

• Protecting dignity while planning ahead

Episode Insights 

• Dementia care does not start with daily tasks—it starts with legal authority

• God is not a God of confusion; clarity brings peace to caregiving decisions

• Early Medicaid and asset planning is an act of love, not pessimism

• Procrastination often signals missing order—not missing faith

• Protecting the caregiver’s future matters just as much as caring for the spouse

Key Takeaways 

✔ Confirm healthcare and financial powers of attorney early

✔ Choose a backup decision-maker who is not your spouse

✔ Meet with an elder care attorney who specializes in Medicaid planning

✔ Ask the right question: How do I protect my ability to live well long-term?

✔ One clear step today reduces years of stress later

Community and biblical grounding bring order where caregiving feels chaotic.

Don’t walk alone. The Christian DigniCare Society (lifetime, under $100) gives you community, coaching, prayer, and practical tools.
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🤝 You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Join other Christian caregivers who are walking this road too — and learning how to care with compassion, clarity, and faith.
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🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now?
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🧭 Still Feeling Stuck?
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Read the blog: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/how-christian-wives-can-take-over-finances-when-their-husband-has-dementia/