June 17, 2025

260. How to Be a Wife While Dementia Caregiving Your Parent

16 minutes

“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 woman navigating the daily strain of caregiving for her mother while trying to preserve a two-year-old marriage.

Paulette lives apart from her husband so she can care full-time for her mom—and the emotional, spiritual, and logistical costs are piling up.

💔 When Chaos Becomes the New Normal

For Paulette, chaos isn’t just a feeling—it’s a fact:

Her daughter and grandkids lived with her.

Her brother just had a stroke.

Her job was lost.

Her husband is waiting for weekend visits that rarely happen.

Can you relate?

As the caregiver, scheduler, nurse, and mediator, Paulette’s roles are swallowing her identity as a wife. And as Lizette lovingly points out, that’s not just overwhelming—it’s spiritually misaligned.

🛡️ Don’t Wait for the Breakdown

Too many caregivers wait until their marriage cracks, their health collapses, or a crisis forces action. Paulette’s story is a gentle, grace-filled call to plan now—not later.

Let’s remember:

🕊️ God is not a God of confusion, but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33).

👣 Begin with the end in mind.

💬 Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ sets the stage for real healing.

🗣️ 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.

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💬 Struggling to talk with a loved one who has dementia?

✝️ Speak calm, not just words.

Get “What Do I Say?”—a free Christian guide with:

✅ 10 calming scripts

✅ Scripture-based truth

✅ Therapeutic Truth-Telling™

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🤝 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

🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now?

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How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps

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🧭 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

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By Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach

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