August 26, 2025

280. How To Quit Feeling Guilty When Your Loved One Isn't Happy In Dementia Caregiving

25 minutes

As a Christian dementia caregiver, you can pour your heart into providing safety, comfort, and love — and still feel like you’re falling short when your loved one isn’t happy.

In Episode 280 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians, host Lizette talks about the crushing weight of caregiver guilt. Together, they explore why it’s not your responsibility to guarantee someone else’s happiness — and how embracing healthy boundaries can change everything.

This heartfelt conversation covers:

The gap between effort and a loved one’s emotional state

Societal pressures that make caregivers feel “never enough”

Why autonomy matters, even when decisions seem unwise

Moving from a medical model to a relationship-centered model grounded in faith

Practical tips to protect your emotional health while honoring your calling

Lizette offers biblical encouragement, real-world strategies, and a compassionate reminder: your worth as a caregiver isn’t measured by another’s mood. You’ll leave with actionable steps for letting go of false guilt, prioritizing self-care, and trusting God with the parts of the journey you cannot control.

🎧 Tune in now and discover how faith can lighten your load and free your heart from unnecessary guilt.

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🧭 Still Feeling Stuck?

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By Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach

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