Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors
Are You a Christian Family Caregiver Feeling Worn Thin by Dementia or Alzheimer’s?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.
Welcome to Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians, the podcast that helps you stop reacting in crisis and start stewarding this season with clarity, calm, and Christ-centered care.
Whether you’re a spouse, adult child, or family member trying to walk this journey faithfully, this show meets you at the intersection of practical dementia guidance and biblical encouragement—so you can care for your loved one without losing yourself, your marriage, or your mind.
Here, we answer the questions Christian caregivers are actually asking:
✅ What are the stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and how can I prepare for each stage as a caregiver?
✅ How do I survive dementia caregiving without burnout?
✅ How do I handle aggressive or challenging dementia behaviors – like hitting, yelling, or refusing care?
✅ What is sundowning and how can I manage it?
✅ When is it time to move my loved one to a memory care facility or nursing home?
✅ Why does my loved one with dementia keep asking the same questions repeatedly, and how should I respond?
✅ How can I get my loved one with dementia to bathe or maintain hygiene when they resist?
✅ How do I prevent my loved one from wandering or getting lost?
✅ How do I balance caring for my loved one and other responsibilities (kids, job, spouse) without feeling guilty?
✅ What does dementia caregiving look like from a Christian perspective?
✅ How can I maintain my faith and trust in God while caring for someone with dementia?
✅ Why would God allow my loved one to suffer from Alzheimer’s?
✅ How can I cope with caregiver guilt as a Christian?
✅ What does the Bible say about honoring and caring for elderly parents with dementia?
✅ How do I care for my parent with dementia without losing my marriage?
This podcast isn’t just about surviving—it’s about stewarding.
Because caregiving isn’t a detour from your life. It’s part of your calling.
Each episode offers:
✔️ Biblical clarity in the middle of emotional fog
✔️ Practical, research-informed strategies you can actually use
✔️ Guidance that honors your loved one and protects your most important relationships
✔️ Peace of mind that you’re not walking this road alone
You won’t find sugarcoating here. You’ll find real help, thoughtful reflection, and truth rooted in Scripture—spoken plainly, practically, and with care.
🎧 Subscribe now to Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians and take the next faithful step forward—with peace, purpose, and a voice you can trust.
📍 Find free resources and tools at: ThinkDifferentDementia.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
🙏 May the Lord bless and keep you—and I’ll see you in the next episode.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 122
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
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 …
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 righ…
262. How To Still Be A Good Dementia Caregiver When You Can't Be There All The Time
Linda answered my signature question with a sigh:
“Six months from today? I just want to let go of the guilt of being there all the time.”
Episode 262 invites every Christian caregiver to wrestle wit…
261. What Happens After Caregiving Ends? Why You Need a Plan Now
✈️ Walking to Sweden without a map?
That’s what many of us do in dementia care.
We start out with love and conviction—but no plan. Episode 261 changes that. Lizette Cloete introduces the DigniCare Le…
260. How to Be a Wife While Dementia Caregiving Your Parent
“I love my mom… but I miss my marriage.”
If you've ever whispered this in the quiet, exhausted corners of your day, this blog is for you.
In Episode 260, Lizette walks alongside Paulette, a Christian…
259. How To Make Dementia Caregiving Feel Easier By Defining Roles
Ever feel like you’re rowing the dementia care boat alone while everyone else shouts directions—or just enjoys the ride?
In Episode 259, Lizette introduces the Anchor Care Matrix™—a powerful framewor…
258. How to Cope With Grief As A Dementia Caregiver While Your Loved One Is Still Alive
“I still visit. I still pray. But am I even a caregiver anymore?”
Larry’s question cuts to the heart of so many Christian caregivers walking the final stretch of dementia. In Episode 258 of Dementia …
257. 3 Hidden Reasons Christian Caregivers Burn Out — And How To Stop It
“Am I still doing this out of love… or just because I’m afraid to stop?”
If that question has crossed your mind in the quiet moments—between pill reminders, another load of laundry, or the third nigh…
256. How To Get Help When No One Else Really Understands Your Loved One With Dementia
If you've ever felt like the sole interpreter of your loved one’s life—translating their stories, guarding their dignity, and trying to explain behaviors that confuse others—you’re not alone.
In Epi…
255. How to Step Into Dementia Caregiving When You Didn’t Choose Caregiving
“I didn’t choose this—but I keep showing up. What now?”
If you've ever felt like the reluctant caregiver—the one who didn’t raise their hand but just… showed up—today's episode of Dementia Caregiver …
254. How to Make Hard Medical Decisions in Dementia Care
What happens when your medical knowledge says one thing… but your heart, your husband, and your faith point in a different direction?
In this episode, Lizette sits down with Anne, a physical therapis…
253. How To Not Feel Ashamed After A Dementia Diagnosis
Have you ever said, “Let’s just keep this between us”?
Or felt the urge to protect your loved one’s dignity by staying quiet about their dementia diagnosis?
In Episode 253, we uncover the quiet dange…
252. Therapeutic Truth-Telling: A Better Way to Respond to Delusions in Dementia
Dementia doesn’t just steal memory—it can distort perception. Paulette’s mom forgets short-term details, grows paranoid, and even plans to have neighbors take her to the bank to “check” if she’s bein…
251. How To Biblically Reframe Dying with Dementia With Hope
When someone you love is dying with dementia, it can feel like the world is unraveling—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. You're not only saying goodbye slowly, but also wrestling with deep qu…
250. How To Really Help A Loved One With Dementia Sleep Better Without Fixing The Wrong Problem
In the middle of the night, your loved one is walking the hallway again. They’re confused. They won’t sleep. And when you try to comfort them, they can’t understand your words—or they respond with fe…
249. How To View The World’s Lies About Dementia Biblically (Part 2)
In Episode 247, we uncovered five common lies that trap caregivers early in their dementia journey—about identity, dignity, and purpose. But the enemy doesn’t stop there. Once you’re deep into caregi…
248. How One Physician Juggles Full Time Dementia Caregiving and Family (Part 1)
What happens when a trained pediatrician suddenly becomes a full-time dementia caregiver? You might think that a medical background would make things easier.
But for Dr. Beth, it was the start of a …
247. How to Look Biblically At The Lies About Dementia The World Tells (Part 1)
What if the biggest struggles you’re facing as a caregiver aren’t just from the outside—but from the lies you’ve unknowingly believed?
In Episode 247, we expose 5 common lies the world tells Christia…
246. Should You Move a Loved One with Dementia Into Your Home? Tough Love for Caregivers
You love your parents. You want to do the right thing. But what if doing “the right thing” could cost you your peace, your marriage, and your health?
In Episode 246, we walk through a raw and honest …
245. Make Better Caregiving Decisions With This Christian Dementia Framework
Have you ever wondered why the more strategies you learn, the more stressed you feel? You’ve read the books, tried the tools, and still, peace feels just out of reach.
In Episode 245, we explore why …