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

“For years I said it: I will never live with my dad.” Episode 275 begins with Lizette’s confession—and the quiet, Spirit-led shift that changed everything after her mother’s death. If you’re wrestling with the same question—“Am I being called to be a dementia caregiver?”—this 30-minute solo reflection is your roadmap. 1. What is a calling? Lizette defines it as a providential placement for God’s purposes, not limited to pulpits or mission fields. 1 Cor 7 17: “Only as the Lord has assigned to each one…” 2. Two dimensions • External call—the stroke, the diagnosis, the empty chair at dinner. • Internal call—the Holy Spirit aligning your desire with that reality. They may not sync immediately, and that’s okay. Growth happens in the gap. 3. You can grow into it Lizette recalls resisting her role as a pastor’s wife—until God’s timing married her external circumstances with internal readiness. Caregiving works the same way. Philippians 2 13 reminds us God supplies both desire and doing. 4. Biblical guideposts for discernment • Honor father and mother (Ex 20 12) • Leave and cleave—marriage covenants still matter (Gen 2 24) • Station & providence—where has God already placed you? Using the Think Different Dementia Method™ and Therapeutic Truth-Telling™, Lizette shows how these texts form a decision grid—moving you from guilt-driven duty to purpose-filled obedience. 5. Next right step Seats are open for the FREE workshop “Three Unusual Mistakes That Keep Christian Dementia Caregivers Overwhelmed” on August 9 at 12 p.m. ET. Register at thinkdifferentdementia.com/WSL and bring your messy middle to the table. Your caregiving journey isn’t a detour—it’s part of God’s story for you. Embrace the call, trust His timing, and steward today well.   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Lisa’s groceries were in the cart when her real burden tumbled out: “I’m doing everything, and I don’t feel gentle anymore.” Episode 274 captures that live coaching moment and the three biblical strategies Lizette used to turn Lisa’s exhaustion into a game plan. 1. Begin with Clarity, Not Guilt Lizette opened with her signature question: “Let’s say it’s six months from today and things are easier in your caregiving journey. What would that look like for you?” Lisa’s answer—peace of mind and time with her husband—set the target for every next step. 2. Diagnose the Diagnosis Parkinsonism? Lewy body? Stroke aftermath? Confusion over labels fuels worry. Lizette urged Lisa to press the neurologist for exact answers: • Is it idiopathic Parkinson’s disease or a Parkinson-like syndrome? • Why prescribe Carbidopa-Levodopa if the diagnosis is unclear? Clear data = clear decisions. 3. Build a Micro-Help List Exhaustion thrives in isolation. Lizette walked Lisa through the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ approach: create a wallet-sized list of tangible requests—meals once a week, lawn care, two hours of companionship for Mom—so when church friends ask, “How can we help?” Lisa can hand them a mission instead of a polite shrug. Bonus: Sleep Study Insights Poor BiPAP compliance was wrecking Mom’s cognition. Lizette suggested a fresh sleep consult and alternate mask styles—reminding Lisa that medical stewardship is part of the Think Different Dementia Method™. Next Right Step Feeling like Lisa? Save your seat for the free online workshop “The Three Unusual Mistakes That Keep Christian Dementia Caregivers Overwhelmed” on August 9 at 12 p.m. ET. Register at thinkdifferentdementia.com/WSL and start moving from isolated to equipped.   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

“Have you ever caught yourself thinking, maybe God isn’t going to fix this?” Lizette opens Episode 273 with the question most Christian caregivers whisper but rarely voice. If that sentence hits home, today’s five-part framework is for you: 1. Faith What do you really believe about God while dementia keeps progressing? Lizette reminds us our comfort is Heidelberg Q 1: I belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. Faith is rooted in Who, not outcomes. 2. Focus Like suddenly spotting Chevrolet Equinoxes after you buy one, you’ll see what you stare at. Fixating on decline blinds you to daily mercies. Shift your lens to Christ, and blessings surface amid the chaos. 3. Fight Yes, we wrestle—with healthcare red tape, with our own resentment, even with God. Ephesians 6 12 reframes the battle: not flesh and blood but spiritual. Pour out raw prayers; Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ invites honest lament without losing reverence. 4. Finish Every caregiver will reach an earthly finish line—death “just sucks,” Lizette says—but 2 Timothy 4 7 calls us to finish the race in faithfulness. Show up with love, make the next right decision, and trust the outcome to the Lord. 5. Favor Healing may not come here, yet Revelation 21 4 promises eternal wholeness. God’s favor is secured, not speculative. Anchor hope there. Next Step Ready to trade unanswered-prayer anxiety for anchored peace? Register for Lizette’s free workshop “Three Unusual Mistakes That Keep Christian Dementia Caregivers Overwhelmed”—Aug 9, 12 p.m. ET. Seats go fast: thinkdifferentdementia.com/WSL   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

“If you are the one holding all of the decisions, the care, the appointments, the family tension, and you’re wondering if it’s even OK to use your parents’ money to get help, you’re not the only one.” Joseph’s Dilemma Mom has passed away. Dad is 91. Joseph shoulders every fall, appointment, and bill while siblings hover on the sidelines. He worries that hiring CNAs with Dad’s savings is selfish. Lizette walks Joseph through her signature coaching prompt: “Let’s say it’s six months from today and things are easier in your caregiving journey. What does that look like for you?” Joseph answers, “Having all the answers at the right time.” Translation: clarity and relief. Biblical Stewardship of Resources Lizette reminds him that money Dad set aside is part of God’s provision. Using it for in-home care is wise stewardship, not squander. Proverbs 3 27—“Do not withhold good… when it is in your power to act.” Her action plan: Hire two non-medical agencies (primary + backup) so Joseph gets routine respite. Vet aides with Therapeutic Truth-Telling™—no lies, full dignity. Maintain Joseph’s own leisure rhythms to prevent burnout (a core of the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™). The Bigger Model Lizette glimpses her forthcoming Think Different Dementia Method™: a relationship-centered, biblically ordered path that starts with Imago Dei, honors God’s order in retrogenesis, and rejects therapeutic lying.   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

“Have you ever wondered if it's okay to wrestle with God?” Lizette opens Episode 271 with that raw question, then answers it by walking straight through Psalm 89. 1. If God Is Faithful, Why Is There Dementia? The psalmist begins by singing of God’s steadfast love—and ends by crying, “Lord, where is Your steadfast love of old?” Lizette reminds us the Bible never hides this tension. Dementia exists because we live in a fallen world, not because God failed. 2. Yes, You May Wrestle David, Job, even Jesus on the cross asked hard questions. Bringing your pain to God isn’t faith-less; it’s faithful. The Think Different Dementia Method™ invites you to pray your confusion, not suppress it. 3. Anchor in What Is True When emotions surge, grab a “gratitude jar.” Drop in Scripture, answered prayers, tiny mercies—then pull one on dark days. Hebrews 10 23: “He who promised is faithful.” 4. Trials Produce Growth James 1 2-4 frames every midnight wander or repetitive question as sanctifying soil. Lizette testifies how her own hard providences pushed her closer to Christ—not away. 5. Lament Toward God, Not Away Vent threads on secular forums breed bitterness. Biblical lament circles back to worship: “Blessed be the Lord forever. Amen and amen.” Lizette’s closing challenge: “Are you just trying to get through your dementia caregiving season, or are you allowing God to grow you through it?” Next Step Need practical help? Tomorrow, July 26 at 10 AM ET, join our free Ask the Dementia Coach Q&A. Secure your seat: thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Need more help but flinch at the word “trust”? Anne gets it. In Episode 270 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians she admits, “**One word would make caregiving easier—**trust.” Doctors who push life-at-any-cost, aides who overstep, relatives who second-guess… no wonder she’d rather shoulder everything herself. Lizette begins with her signature prompt: “Let’s say it’s six months from today and caregiving is easier. What would it take to get there?” Anne’s first need: reliable respite hours through the VA—without forfeiting quality of life for her husband, Mike. 1. Identify the Real Trust Gap Anne doesn’t actually distrust people; she distrusts the system. Lizette reframes: “Doctors can only recommend. You, as health-care power of attorney, direct the care.” That shift turns passive frustration into active stewardship. 2. Put Biblical Authority in Writing Lizette urges Anne to draft clear end-of-life preferences now—feeding tube? CPR? hospital vs. home?—and share them with her nephew (the designated implementer). Proverbs 16 3: “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” 3. Vet Helpers with Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ Before hiring, explain Mike’s routines and your non-negotiables: respect, exercise time, no argumentative “fixing.” Truth upfront prevents boundary breaches later. 4. Build a Vent-Partner List When caregiving frays nerves, you need a safe ears-open friend. Anne finds hers in a respite worker and Lizette’s community calls. Ecclesiastes 4 10: two are better than one. Want a deeper dive? Register for Lizette’s free workshop “Three Unusual Mistakes That Keep Christian Dementia Caregivers Overwhelmed”—Aug 9 at noon ET. Seats vanish fast: thinkdifferentdementia.com/WSL   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Why do we still feel uneasy when secular experts say, “Just tell Mom her husband is at work” or “Late-stage patients have no quality of life”? Episode 269 answers with three Bible-anchored distinctives that drive the Think Different Dementia Method™. 1. Dignity Is Imago Dei, Not IQ Lizette opens by reminding us that worth flows from Genesis 1 27, not from Mini-Mental scores. Your loved one’s confused smile still reflects God’s image. That belief fuels Therapeutic Truth-Telling™—no more calling Dad “worthless” or “gone.” 2. God Is Orderly, So Dementia Has a Pattern Chaos is the world’s narrative. Scripture says God is a God of order (1 Corinthians 14 33). Retrogenesis shows decline happens in reverse developmental steps. When you recognize where Mom stands on that “escalator,” you can plan rhythms, cues, and routines with peace. 3. Truth Builds Real Peace; Lies Breed Distrust Therapeutic lying may calm the moment but erodes trust long-term. Ephesians 4 25 calls us to speak truth seasoned with grace. Validate the emotion (“You miss your wife”) instead of fabricating a story (“She’s at bingo”). Truth plus empathy defuses anxiety. Signature Question: Lizette asks every caregiver, “Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and caregiving is easier. What does easier look like for you now?” Vision first; strategy next. Next Step: Bring that vision to the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™. Use Do-Delay-Delete-Delegate to match tasks with talents and stop copying the world’s frantic hustle. Ready for deeper help? Grab one of eight seats at the live Ask the Dementia Coach Q and A on July 26. Register at thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask.   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Your loved one suddenly shaves unprompted, laughs at old jokes, and walks 10 000 steps with the grandkids. It feels like heaven cracked open—until dread creeps in: “What if tomorrow they slip back into twenty-hour sleep days?” Episode 268 meets that exact tension. Anne, whose husband battles Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and FTD, just lived two glorious weeks of “honeymoon” clarity. She tells Lizette, “I feel like I’m walking on ice, waiting to fall through.” Lizette responds with her signature question: “Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and caregiving is easier. What does easier look like for you now?” Anne’s answer—“The gift I just had. I want that daily laughter back”—frames the entire discussion. Three Takeaways You’ll Hear in Episode 268 1) Celebrate Without Bracing Joy is still joy even if it ends. Give thanks today, snap photos, create memories. Philippians 4:4 is not suspended by dementia. 2) Reframe Fear with Providence Decline is real, but it’s inside God’s ordered plan. Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ helps you admit, “Death sucks,” while anchoring hope in Christ’s victory. 3) Act on the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™ Do schedule another outing, Delay house projects, Delete endless Googling, Delegate photo-editing to a niece. Steward the good days; don’t waste them prepping for bad ones. Anne’s final step: “Be happy in today and trust the Lord with tomorrow.” If you crave that freedom, hit play on Episode 268 and join Lizette’s next free Ask the Dementia Coach session (register at thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask).   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Are you juggling meds, bills, and late-night Google searches while silently asking, “Why am I still failing?” Episode 267 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians exposes a hidden truth: burnout often happens when we care outside the wiring God gave us. 1. The Question That Changes Everything “Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and your caregiving journey feels easier. What does easier actually look like for you?” Your answer becomes a tailor-made target, not another generic checklist. 2. Discover Your Wiring Lizette shares a story of a wife whose Kolbe A Index revealed she’s a brainstormer. After presenting Mom with two pre-filtered options instead of ten ideas, conflict vanished. Your Creator knit unique strengths into you; identifying them is the first step to peace. 3. Interdependence Beats Independence Romans 12 says one body, many functions. The Think Different Dementia Method™ urges families to match tasks with talents. Love spreadsheets? Handle the finances. Thrive on hands-on care? Manage transfers. No comparison, just stewardship. 4. Contented Caregiver Blueprint™ in Action Use the Do-Delay-Delete-Delegate grid. Delete tasks that do not require your strength. Delay deep-cleaning the attic. Delegate lawn care to a teen from church. Do the duties God specifically entrusted to you. 5. Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ for Communication Speak calm, not chaos. Validating Mom’s reality before redirecting her questions preserves dignity and saves your energy. Ready to turn strengths into freedom?  Watch Episode 267 and register for our free July 12 workshop to apply these tools live.   💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard? ✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments. ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Rooted in Scripture ✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model 📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script   🤝 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. 👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast. 🗓️ Brought to you every month! 🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask   🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now? Join our free workshop: How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps ✅ Practical tools ✅ Faith-informed strategies ✅ Same-day results 🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   🧭 Still Feeling Stuck? If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace. 📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   ❤️ Enjoy This Podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help. 🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Christian caregivers often grapple with feelings of isolation and sacrifice, questioning the worth of their struggle. The discussion connects these emotions to Psalm 73, exploring how faith can coexist with suffering. Listeners learn to anchor their decisions in God's character amidst the trials of dementia care. Practical strategies like the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™ advocate for humility and delegation. Finally, attendees are encouraged to seek spiritual solace, as even small moments in Scripture can realign the soul and strengthen caregiving.