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

What do you do when your loved one with dementia looks at you… and calls you their friend instead of their sister?

It’s a moment that feels like a punch in the gut.
But what if how they feel with you…

Dementia caregiving often begins where the world tells us to start—with the diagnosis, the symptoms, and the stress. But what if we’ve been starting in the wrong place all along?

In Episode 243, we e…

Have you ever felt confused—or even frustrated—by your loved one’s fluctuating clarity?

One day, they seem mentally sharp and engaged. The next, they can’t follow a simple conversation.

What’s going …

When we think about dementia caregiving, most of us focus on checklists, medications, behavior changes, and coping strategies. But what if we’ve been approaching it all backward?

In Episode 241, we b…

What do you do when your world changes in the blink of an eye?

In Episode 240, we hear a deeply personal story—one that many caregivers quietly fear but few feel prepared for. After months of navigat…

What do you do when the unexpected becomes your reality?

In Episode 239, we hear a deeply personal and emotional reflection on the recent passing of Lizette's mother. 

This episode is not just about …

As a Christian caregiver, you may feel torn between honoring your aging parent and taking care of yourself. The guilt runs deep—especially when it comes to spending your parent’s money on paid care.

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Have you ever heard your loved one say, “This isn’t my home,” or “I want to go home”—even while they’re sitting in the house they’ve lived in for years?

If so, you know how painful, confusing, and ev…

Is moving your aging parent into your home the best way to care for them—or could it cost you your health and marriage?

In Episode 236, we walk alongside a caregiver caught in one of the most emotion…

Can the way you speak to your loved one make dementia caregiving harder or easier? Absolutely.

Many caregivers believe their role is to keep their spouse happy at all costs—but what if that very mind…

Are you waiting for a definitive diagnosis before making a plan for your loved one’s care? Many caregivers feel stuck, holding off on decisions until they “know for sure” what’s happening. 
But the r…

When a parent starts showing signs of dementia, many families assume that someone else will step up to take care of them. 
But what happens when no one does?

We walk through a real-life coaching sess…

One of the hardest parts of dementia caregiving is knowing when to step in—especially when it comes to medication management. Your loved one may want to stay independent, but as mistakes happen, safe…

Do you ever feel like your brain is just done? 
The endless choices in caregiving—what to cook, how to respond, when to step in—can leave you mentally drained. This exhaustion is called decision fati…

When caring for a loved one with dementia, our instinct is often to correct, guide, or keep them on track. But what if the best way to connect wasn’t about following the rules—but breaking them?

In E…

As a dementia caregiver, you’re constantly making decisions. 
Should you spend more time with your loved one, invest in outside help, or find ways to conserve your energy? Every choice has trade-offs…

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is physically and emotionally draining. Many caregivers reach the end of the day utterly exhausted, yet still find themselves staying up late just to enjoy a …

The 4 D’s of Dementia Caregiving: Do, Delay, Delegate, or Delete
Dementia caregiving can feel like juggling too many responsibilities at once. The pressure to do everything can lead to stress, exhaus…

One of the hardest realities of dementia caregiving is realizing that logic doesn’t work. No matter how many times you explain, reason, or correct—your loved one’s brain processes information differe…

Dementia caregiving is not something anyone asks for, yet many caregivers find themselves in the role unexpectedly. Whether you're a spouse, an adult child, or a family member stepping in, the truth …