Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Conversations for Christian Caregivers Seeking Clarity and Faithful Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care Decisions

235. How To Talk To Your Agitated Spouse With Dementia


Listen Later

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 mindset is making things more stressful? 

In Episode 235, we explore a real-life coaching session with Thomas, a husband caring for his wife of nearly 50 years, and uncover the surprising connection between communication, mood, and peace at home.

Dementia caregiving isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about adjusting how you respond. The words you choose, your tone, and your emotions shape the way your loved one feels and reacts.

By focusing on emotional connection over logic, breaking tasks into simple steps, and managing your own stress, you can create a calmer, more peaceful environment for both of you.

You’re not alone in this journey. With faith, patience, and small communication shifts, you can bring more ease into your caregiving experience.

 

Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress?

Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today!
https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

 

Join our monthly free workshop "How To Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress In 3 Easy Steps"

https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

 

Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

 

Are You A Christian Dementia Caregiver Struggling To Cope With Caregiving?

Join the FREE "Ask the Dementia Coach" Monthly Meet Up! And be on the podcast, get support and your questions answered. 
https://dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/ask

 

Enjoy our podcast? Please take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify —it really supports our show!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-caregiver-support-for-christians-conversations/id1716187550

 

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Conversations for Christian Caregivers Seeking Clarity and Faithful Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care DecisionsBy Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

77 ratings


More shows like Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Conversations for Christian Caregivers Seeking Clarity and Faithful Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care Decisions

View all
Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast by Joyce Meyer

Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast

9,339 Listeners

Your Move with Andy Stanley Podcast by Andy Stanley

Your Move with Andy Stanley Podcast

4,000 Listeners

Life.Church with Craig Groeschel by Life.Church

Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

3,476 Listeners

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast by The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

4,852 Listeners

Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast by Focus on the Family

Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

1,881 Listeners

A Slob Comes Clean by Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

A Slob Comes Clean

2,504 Listeners

Dementia Care Partner Podcast with Teepa Snow by Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care

Dementia Care Partner Podcast with Teepa Snow

174 Listeners

Dementia Discussions by Barbara Hament

Dementia Discussions

23 Listeners

Dementia Careblazers by Dr. Natali Edmonds

Dementia Careblazers

45 Listeners

My Spouse Has Dementia by Zita Christian

My Spouse Has Dementia

19 Listeners

Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's by Lisa Skinner

Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's

16 Listeners