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

100. Walking By Faith: One Christian Caregivers Dementia Care Journey


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In the 100th episode, Lizette shares her personal story of transitioning from faith-informed dementia caregiving advice to faith-forward guidance. The speaker, Lizette, an occupational therapist and dementia coach, emphasizes the importance of integrating faith into the caregiving journey for those dealing with dementia in their loved ones. 

 

She discusses the challenges faced by Christian caregivers and the significance of relying on faith to navigate through difficult times.

 

  • 2:23 Facing Difficult Decisions in Faith
  • 4:49 The Struggle of Faith-forward vs. Faith-informed
  • 7:31 Offering Support through Ask the Dementia Coach
  • 10:38 Conflicted: Faith-informed or Faith-forward?
  • 13:11 Finding Ease in Dementia Caregiving
  • 15:06 Rebranding for Christian Caregivers
  • 17:34 Spreading Awareness and Seeking Support
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    Lizette reflects on her decision-making process in deciding whether to make the podcast more faith-forward or remain faith-informed. She discusses the internal conflicts and fears associated with being overtly faith-forward in her content, highlighting the vulnerability that comes with openly sharing one's faith and beliefs. 

     

    Despite the challenges and hesitations, Lizette expresses her commitment to being more faith-forward in her approach to better serve Christian caregivers in the dementia community.

     

    The speaker announces the rebranding of the podcast to focus more specifically on providing support to family caregivers of individuals with dementia from a Christian perspective. She emphasizes the importance of combining evidence-based practices with faith-based solutions to offer comprehensive guidance to caregivers. 

     

    Lizette invites both believers and non-believers to engage with the podcast, offering valuable insights and practical tips for managing caregiver stress and improving the caregiving experience.

     

    In concluding the episode, Lizette encourages listeners to share the podcast with others in similar caregiving situations, seek support from their church community, and engage in open discussions about the challenges of dementia caregiving. 

     

    She highlights the significance of finding hope in faith, especially during the difficult journey of caring for someone with dementia. 

     

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