July 18, 2025

269. How Revolutionary Christian Caregiving Is When Contrasted To The World

27 minutes

Why do we still feel uneasy when secular experts say, “Just tell Mom her husband is at work” or “Late-stage patients have no quality of life”? Episode 269 answers with three Bible-anchored distinctives that drive the Think Different Dementia Method™.

1. Dignity Is Imago Dei, Not IQ

Lizette opens by reminding us that worth flows from Genesis 1 27, not from Mini-Mental scores. Your loved one’s confused smile still reflects God’s image. That belief fuels Therapeutic Truth-Telling™—no more calling Dad “worthless” or “gone.”

2. God Is Orderly, So Dementia Has a Pattern

Chaos is the world’s narrative. Scripture says God is a God of order (1 Corinthians 14 33). Retrogenesis shows decline happens in reverse developmental steps. When you recognize where Mom stands on that “escalator,” you can plan rhythms, cues, and routines with peace.

3. Truth Builds Real Peace; Lies Breed Distrust

Therapeutic lying may calm the moment but erodes trust long-term. Ephesians 4 25 calls us to speak truth seasoned with grace. Validate the emotion (“You miss your wife”) instead of fabricating a story (“She’s at bingo”). Truth plus empathy defuses anxiety.

Signature Question:

Lizette asks every caregiver, “Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and caregiving is easier. What does easier look like for you now?” Vision first; strategy next.

Next Step:

Bring that vision to the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™. Use Do-Delay-Delete-Delegate to match tasks with talents and stop copying the world’s frantic hustle.

Ready for deeper help? Grab one of eight seats at the live Ask the Dementia Coach Q and A on July 26. 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

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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

🗣️ 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?

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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

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By Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach

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