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

Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach
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Jul 29, 2025 • 27min

272. How To Care For A Loved One Alone As A Christian—Without Guilt, Burnout, or Regret

“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
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Jul 25, 2025 • 29min

271. How to Wrestle With God About Dementia — Without Losing Your Faith in the Process

“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
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Jul 22, 2025 • 17min

270. How to Trust Others (and Still Protect Your Loved One) as a Dementia Caregiver

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
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Jul 18, 2025 • 27min

269. How Revolutionary Christian Caregiving Is When Contrasted To The World

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
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Jul 15, 2025 • 13min

268. What You Need To Know When Your Husband With Dementia Has A Good Day as a Wife

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
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Jul 12, 2025 • 26min

267. How to Stop Burning Out as a Dementia Caregiver — By Using What You're Actually Good At

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
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Jul 4, 2025 • 25min

265. If God Is Good, Why Is There Dementia?

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.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 22min

264. How to Be a Dementia Caregiver When You Don’t Feel Ready (or Qualified)

Beth is a pastor’s wife who never planned to be a dementia caregiver. Her father died in January; her 75-year-old mother could no longer live alone. In today’s episode, Beth admits: “I’ve moved into my bedroom and she’s moved into the house.” Shadowing, constant haggling, endless “Where’s my bank card?”—Beth is overwhelmed. So I invite her to pause and answer the question I ask every guest: “Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and your caregiving journey feels easier. What does easier actually look like for you?” Beth answers, “Having found a way to keep her contented in life… and a little more quiet time.” That statement becomes her first purposeful decision—an act of stewardship, not survival. Three Anchors from this episode: 1) Commit on purpose. Caregiving starts with saying yes to God’s providence, not white-knuckling the chaos. 2) Use Therapeutic Truth-Telling™. I coach Beth to respond cheerfully—even to the 17th repeat—because validation lowers Mom’s anxiety and builds security. 3) Reframe shadowing. We picture toddlers’ fingers under the bathroom door: Mom’s constant presence isn’t disrespect; it’s her seeking safety. Beth’s next faithful step? Practice the “That’s interesting—tell me more” script from the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™ and remember: brain changes make her mom child-like, not childish. If you feel unqualified, Episode 264 proves that caregiving clarity starts with a single decision rooted in God’s steady design. 🎧 Listen now and register for our free July 12 workshop at thinkdifferentdementia.com/WSL   💬 Struggling for words with a loved one who has dementia? ✝️ Speak calm, not chaos. Grab “What Do I Say?”—a free Christian guide with: ✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts ✅ Scripture support ✅ Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ tips 📥 Download: 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
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Jun 27, 2025 • 25min

263. How Prioritize Time, Money And Energy In Christian Dementia Caregiving

Linda reheats her coffee three times; John skips lunch again; Maria hasn’t opened her Bible in a week because the pillbox, insurance forms, and laundry shout louder. Episode 263 meets caregivers right there—in the blur of unfinished tasks—and offers a compass: the 4D Method™ (Do, Delay, Delete, Delegate). The Wake-Up Statistic Lizette reminds us that 30 percent of caregivers die before the one they serve. That sobering number reframes stewardship from “extra credit” to “critical obedience.” God has entrusted us with two lives—our loved ones’ and our own. 1️⃣ DO—The Non-Negotiables • Daily meds • Essential hygiene • Prayer and Scripture (your lifeline) When time is short, choose what only you can do and what God explicitly commands. 2️⃣ DELAY—Good, Not Urgent The attic purge can wait. Christmas cards can become New Year notes. Proverbs 16 : 9 allows margin: “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” 3️⃣ DELETE—When “Yes” Steals Shalom Lizette pauses hospitality ministry and nursery duty—without guilt—because stewardship changes with seasons. Jesus didn’t heal every leper in Galilee; neither must you chair every committee. 4️⃣ DELEGATE—A Biblical Example Early church leaders appointed deacons so they could focus on prayer and the Word (Acts 6). Likewise, hiring a housekeeper or asking a church teen to mow the lawn is not extravagance; it’s aligning roles with reality. The Question That Guides the 4D Choices “Let’s say it is six months from today and your caregiving journey is easier. What does that look like for you?” Heaven-breathed clarity flows from that unchanged question. Easier might mean: • One regular respite weekend booked • Budget set aside for meal kits • A guilt-free afternoon nap each Sunday Guilt Is a False Prophet Guilt says, “If you love them, you’ll do it all.” The Gospel says, “Christ already did it all.” Romans 8 : 1 silences the accuser: “There is therefore now no condemnation.” Your 24-Hour Assignment Write today’s task list. Mark each item Do, Delay, Delete, or Delegate. Share one Delegate with a friend, spouse, or church deacon before bedtime. Faithful stewardship isn’t heroic multitasking; it’s humble obedience. The 4D Method™ simply turns that obedience into a daily rhythm—so when caregiving ends, you’ll still have energy, resources, and worship left for the chapter God writes next. “Teach us to number our days…”—and to steward them, too.   💬 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
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Jun 24, 2025 • 21min

262. How To Still Be A Good Dementia Caregiver When You Can't Be There All The Time

Explore the emotional rollercoaster of caregiving, especially the guilt that often accompanies not being there all the time. Personal stories reveal how faith can help balance responsibilities and self-care. Discover strategies for embracing imperfection and finding joy amidst challenges. Learn the importance of community support and the spiritual growth that can arise from these experiences. Join others on this journey to navigate feelings of inadequacy while cherishing loving moments.

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