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268. What You Need To Know When Your Husband With Dementia Has A Good Day as a Wife
Your loved one suddenly shaves unprompted, laughs at old jokes, and walks 10 000 steps with the grandkids. It feels like heaven cracked open—until dread creeps in: “What if tomorrow they slip back into twenty-hour sleep days?”
Episode 268 meets that exact tension. Anne, whose husband battles Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and FTD, just lived two glorious weeks of “honeymoon” clarity. She tells Lizette, “I feel like I’m walking on ice, waiting to fall through.”
Lizette responds with her signature question:
“Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and caregiving is easier. What does easier look like for you now?”
Anne’s answer—“The gift I just had. I want that daily laughter back”—frames the entire discussion.
Three Takeaways You’ll Hear in Episode 268
1) Celebrate Without Bracing
Joy is still joy even if it ends. Give thanks today, snap photos, create memories. Philippians 4:4 is not suspended by dementia.
2) Reframe Fear with Providence
Decline is real, but it’s inside God’s ordered plan. Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ helps you admit, “Death sucks,” while anchoring hope in Christ’s victory.
3) Act on the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™
Do schedule another outing, Delay house projects, Delete endless Googling, Delegate photo-editing to a niece. Steward the good days; don’t waste them prepping for bad ones.
Anne’s final step: “Be happy in today and trust the Lord with tomorrow.” If you crave that freedom, hit play on Episode 268 and join Lizette’s next free Ask the Dementia Coach session (register at thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask).
💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard?
✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words
Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments.
✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts
✅ Rooted in Scripture
✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model
📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script
🤝 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
🗣️ 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.
🗓️ Brought to you every month!
🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask
🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now?
Join our free workshop:
How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps
✅ Practical tools
✅ Faith-informed strategies
✅ Same-day results
🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl
🧭 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
❤️ Enjoy This Podcast?
Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help.
🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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By Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach
4.9
7575 ratings
Your loved one suddenly shaves unprompted, laughs at old jokes, and walks 10 000 steps with the grandkids. It feels like heaven cracked open—until dread creeps in: “What if tomorrow they slip back into twenty-hour sleep days?”
Episode 268 meets that exact tension. Anne, whose husband battles Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and FTD, just lived two glorious weeks of “honeymoon” clarity. She tells Lizette, “I feel like I’m walking on ice, waiting to fall through.”
Lizette responds with her signature question:
“Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and caregiving is easier. What does easier look like for you now?”
Anne’s answer—“The gift I just had. I want that daily laughter back”—frames the entire discussion.
Three Takeaways You’ll Hear in Episode 268
1) Celebrate Without Bracing
Joy is still joy even if it ends. Give thanks today, snap photos, create memories. Philippians 4:4 is not suspended by dementia.
2) Reframe Fear with Providence
Decline is real, but it’s inside God’s ordered plan. Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ helps you admit, “Death sucks,” while anchoring hope in Christ’s victory.
3) Act on the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™
Do schedule another outing, Delay house projects, Delete endless Googling, Delegate photo-editing to a niece. Steward the good days; don’t waste them prepping for bad ones.
Anne’s final step: “Be happy in today and trust the Lord with tomorrow.” If you crave that freedom, hit play on Episode 268 and join Lizette’s next free Ask the Dementia Coach session (register at thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask).
💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard?
✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words
Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments.
✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts
✅ Rooted in Scripture
✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model
📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script
🤝 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
🗣️ 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.
🗓️ Brought to you every month!
🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask
🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now?
Join our free workshop:
How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps
✅ Practical tools
✅ Faith-informed strategies
✅ Same-day results
🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl
🧭 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
❤️ Enjoy This Podcast?
Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help.
🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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