This Podcast will discuss the stress, coping and real issues of caregiver burnout. It will focus on personal current life experiences. These discussions will not be sugar coated but will be in real time as it happens. Eventually, (hopefully) a support group will develop.
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Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Conversations To Make Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Easier Today By Reducing Stress, Overwhelm and Burnout
Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach
Are you a Christian Caregiver overwhelmed by the challenges of dementia or Alzheimer’s? Do you find yourself asking questions like: “How can I survive dementia caregiving?” or “What does dementia caregiving look like from a Christian perspective?” This podcast is designed for you. We offer real hope and help by providing practical, faith-driven solutions to make dementia care easier. Answering Your Most Pressing Questions: How to survive dementia caregiving? Caregiving is a long journey that ...
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198. Grateful And Growing: One Year Of Supporting Christian Caregivers
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Have you ever wondered how faith can reshape your caregiving journey? This episode marks the one-year anniversary of the podcast and serves as a heartfelt reflection on its growth, mission, and vision for the future. Rooted in Ecclesiastes 3, we are reminded that there is a time for everything, including the sanctifying journey of caregiving. Are y…
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197. How To Support Your Mom Living With Dementia And Still Work
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What does it take to navigate the ups and downs of caregiving with faith and resilience? In this episode, we hear from Tracy, a caregiver balancing the demands of caring for her aging mother. Through a live coaching session, we explore the emotional struggles, practical challenges, and spiritual growth that come with caregiving. Are you a caregiver…
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196. How To Know What It Feels Like To Live With Dementia: Resources For Caregivers
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Ever wonder what it truly feels like for your loved one living with dementia? In this episode, we explore the sensory and cognitive challenges they face daily through an eye-opening dementia simulation experience. By understanding these challenges, caregivers can adapt communication strategies to better support their loved ones. Living with dementi…
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195. How To Know If You Are Dementia Caregiving By Default Or By Design? Support For Caregivers
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Have you ever considered that there might be two ways to approach caregiving—either by default or by design? In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss the importance of intentionality in dementia caregiving. Are you reacting to daily challenges as they come, or are you actively shaping your caregiving journey with purpose and planning? Understa…
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194. How To Thrive When Caregiver Anxiety Rules The Day: Support For Dementia Caregivers
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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiver anxiety? In this episode, we explore strategies to reduce stress and find peace while caring for a loved one with dementia. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 127, we are reminded that God offers us rest and strength to face each day, even when anxiety feels all-consuming. A balanced caregiving journey involves nurturin…
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193. How To Help The Alzheimer's Decision Maker: Resources For Caregivers
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Are you a caregiver balancing family relationships while trying to support a loved one with dementia? In this special coaching session, we meet Tommy, a devoted grandson who wants to help his grandmother with dementia but isn’t the primary decision-maker. His journey offers insights on how to navigate complex family dynamics, communicate effectivel…
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192. How To Help When Your Loved One Says "Help Me, I'm Dying": Support For Dementia Care
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Does hearing the same distressing words from your loved one with dementia leave you feeling helpless? For caregivers like Cheryl, managing repetitive, emotionally charged phrases such as “Help me, I’m dying” is a daily struggle. This glimpse into our group coaching program shares practical ways to handle these difficult moments with more peace and …
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191. How To Love Yourself As A Dementia Caregiver
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Have you ever considered that the way you think could transform your caregiving journey? In this episode, we explore the power of your mind—specifically the reticular activating system (RAS)—and how it can help you find peace, purpose, and even self-love in the midst of dementia caregiving. Our RAS is part of God’s intricate design for our minds, h…
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190. Dementia Caregiving For God’s Glory: How To Reform Your Thinking
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How can the core principles of the Reformation help you find strength and purpose in dementia caregiving? In this episode, we reflect on how the Five Solas—the foundational beliefs emphasized during the Reformation—can guide caregivers through every challenge, creating a caregiving journey that honors God and brings peace. These Reformation princip…
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189. How To Be Content As A Dementia Caregiver: Resources For Caregiving
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In this episode, we focus on a crucial topic that hits home for many caregivers: contentment. As caregivers, it’s easy to fall into feelings of frustration, resentment, and even anger as we navigate the challenging journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. But this episode encourages caregivers to take a step back, reflect, and understand ho…
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188. How To Never Make These Dementia Caregiver Mistakes: Resources for Caregivers
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In this episode, we explore the common mistakes caregivers make while caring for loved ones with dementia and how to avoid them. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical principles, this episode provides practical strategies to make caregiving easier and more compassionate. Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress? Take O…
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187. How To Prepare For Dementia Care: Resources For Caregivers
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Preparing for Dementia Care: What every caregiver needs to know Are you ready for the challenges of dementia caregiving? We explore the critical steps to take as you begin your journey as a caregiver for a loved one with dementia. From early signs of dementia to long-term planning, this episode offers practical advice for every stage of caregiving.…
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186. How To Best Manage Finances in Dementia: Resources For Caregivers With Justin Chastain
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Are you a dementia caregiver struggling to balance finances while providing care for your loved one? We welcome Justin Chastain, a financial planner from Parallel Financial (https://www.parallelfinancial.com), to discuss the essential steps caregivers can take to manage their finances and secure their future. Many caregivers are thrown into their r…
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185. How To Best Manage Repetitive Dementia Care Tasks: Resources For Caregivers
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the repetitive tasks involved in dementia caregiving? From answering the same questions to managing daily routines, it can feel like you’re stuck in an endless loop of caregiving duties. One of the most challenging aspects of dementia caregiving is the emotional toll of dealing with repetitive behaviors. Whether it’s …
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184. How To Best Manage Delirium In Alzheimers: Resources For Caregivers
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Have you ever noticed a sudden, dramatic shift in your loved one with dementia? Maybe they recognized you yesterday, but today they don’t know who you are. This sudden confusion can be terrifying for both you and the person with dementia. In this episode, we focus on understanding and managing delirium in Alzheimer’s, giving caregivers essential to…
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183. Reflections On Hurricane Helene And Its Impact When Dementia Caregiving
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Have you ever thought about how an unexpected emergency, like a hurricane, could impact your caregiving duties? In this episode, we reflect on the lessons learned from Hurricane Helene and how to prepare as a caregiver when disaster strikes. This episode offers personal insights, practical advice, and faith-based encouragement for caregivers dealin…
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182. Rethinking Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Care: How to Respond Effectively
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Are you frustrated by the so-called “challenging behaviors” of your loved one with dementia? You’re not alone. In this episode, we take a deep look at what we often label as “challenging behaviors” and how to approach them in a way that truly helps your loved one. This episode explores how changing our perspective can reduce frustrations and create…
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181. How to Avoid Burnout in Dementia Caregiving: 5 Essential Strategies For Caregivers
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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving duties? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore ways to reduce stress and avoid burnout in dementia caregiving. The discussion covers the common sources of stress caregivers face and offers practical strategies for finding relief. If you’re a caregiver struggling to keep up, this episode provides real solutio…
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180. Breaking the Cycle of Therapeutic Lying: A New Caregiving Method
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Have you ever felt conflicted about using therapeutic lying while caring for a loved one with dementia? It’s a technique widely taught, but for many Christian caregivers, the idea of lying—no matter how well-intentioned—can feel wrong. In this episode, we explore a powerful alternative: therapeutic truth-telling. We delve into how caregivers can up…
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179. How To Best Manage Family Dynamics: Resources For Dementia Caregivers
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Are you struggling to manage family relationships while caregiving for a loved one with dementia? This episode offers practical insights into dealing with difficult family dynamics that often arise in dementia caregiving. Whether it’s resentment, conflict, or the pressures of a multi-generational household, this episode breaks down some of the bigg…
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178. How To Best Manage Challenging Behaviors: Resources For Dementia Caregivers
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Are you struggling with challenging behaviors in your loved one with dementia? You’re not alone. Many caregivers face the frustration of trying to understand and manage unpredictable behaviors. In this episode, we tackle these common caregiving challenges with practical advice and biblical encouragement. Let’s break down some key questions about ma…
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177. How To Best Use Long Term Care Insurance In Dementia Caregiving With Luke Mangum
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Have you ever considered how long-term care insurance could protect your family from financial stress? For many caregivers of loved ones with dementia, it’s a topic often overlooked—until it’s too late. In Episode 177, we explore this crucial yet under-discussed topic: long-term care insurance. Whether you're caring for a parent with dementia or co…
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176. Why Being In Charge, Not Control, Makes Dementia Care Easier
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Do you feel overwhelmed trying to control every aspect of caregiving? Is it leaving you frustrated and disconnected from your loved one? In this episode, we look at a powerful shift: letting go of control in your dementia care journey and embracing a guiding role instead. It’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to manage every task and routine, b…
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175. How To Improve Emotional Resilience And Faith Using Relationship-Centered Dementia Care
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Are you finding it difficult to balance your relationship with your loved one and the endless caregiving tasks? This can be one of the most challenging aspects of dementia care, but what if focusing on your bond with them could actually ease the caregiving journey? In this episode, Lizette reflects on their own experiences as a family caregiver, di…
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174. How To Best Transition Living Situations: Resources For Dementia Caregivers
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Have you ever wondered when it’s the right time to move your loved one with dementia to a new living environment? This is a question that many caregivers face. Let’s imagine Sarah, a devoted daughter caring for her father, who has dementia. For months, she’s noticed subtle changes in his memory and how he interacts with his home. He no longer remem…
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173. How to Embrace Your Future After Dementia Caregiving
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Are you ready to think about life after caregiving? Imagine you’re on a never-ending journey, with each day bringing new challenges and uncertainties. This is how many caregivers feel while navigating dementia care. You might be overwhelmed by the daily tasks—grocery shopping, doctor appointments, and managing the health of your loved one. But have…
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172. How To Transform Dementia Caregiving From Struggle Into Success
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to approach dementia caregiving? In today’s episode, a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of caregiving sheds light on some often-overlooked truths that could change the way you see this role. Picture this: You’re in the middle of your daily routine when suddenly, you realize that your loved …
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171. How To Transform Any Activity Into A Meaningful Dementia Activity With Angela Fairhurst
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Do you struggle to connect with your loved one who has dementia? Imagine visiting your mother, who is deep into her dementia journey. You bring her a toy from home, desperate to find something to bring comfort or joy. It’s simple—a child’s bucket toy—but something amazing happens. Your mother, who has been disengaged, suddenly lights up. She’s curi…
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170. How To Adjust Your Role And Become A Dementia Caregiver
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Have you ever thought about the many roles you've adapted to throughout life? Caring for someone with dementia is one of those unexpected transitions that can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s explore how embracing this new role can be an opportunity for personal growth and connection. It’s easy to feel isolated as a dementia care…
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169. How to Recover from Dementia Care: The Caregiver Recovery Strategy
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Have you ever wondered how to recover after your dementia caregiving journey ends? Whether you’re still caring for a loved one or have finished that chapter, the path to emotional and mental recovery can feel unclear. Imagine climbing a mountain, intensely focused on reaching the summit. For caregivers, the summit is the care of their loved one. Bu…
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168. How To Cope With Negative Emotions Of Being A Dementia Caregiver
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Is caring for a loved one with dementia weighing heavily on your emotions? Caring for someone with dementia is one of the hardest jobs imaginable, but it's also filled with moments of love and connection. However, there are days when the weight of it all feels unbearable. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. In today's episode, we’ll ex…
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167. How To Decrease Dementia Overwhelm: The Caregiver Reflection Question
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Imagine this: it’s three years from now, and you’re looking back at this challenging season of caregiving. Would you feel happy with the way things turned out? As caregivers, it’s easy to get lost in the daily demands of caring for a loved one with dementia. Stress and overwhelm become constant companions. But what if there’s a way to shift your pe…
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166. Prevent Caregiver Burnout: How Chiropractic Care Improves Quality of Life with Dr. Ramon Pino
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Have you ever wondered how chiropractic care help your loved one with dementia? Imagine this: You're a caregiver for a loved one with dementia. Your days are filled with endless tasks, emotional challenges, and a constant stream of worry. One day, someone suggests an unconventional idea—upper cervical chiropractic care. At first, it sounds unrelate…
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165. One Grateful Dementia Caregiver's Reflection On A Labor Of Love
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Have you ever thought of your caregiving as a labor of love? Lizette reminds us that all labor is active, just as God actively created the world in six days. Our caregiving, too, is an active decision. It’s a way to serve our loved ones and honor God. The episode invites us to see this labor not as a burden but as a gift. It’s an opportunity for sp…
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164. A Unique Way To Get Individualized Dementia Support: Coaching
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Are you finding it challenging to connect with your loved one who has dementia? You're not alone. Many caregivers face similar struggles and wonder how to better communicate and engage with their loved ones. In this episode, two caregivers shared their personal experiences and the unique strategies they've discovered to navigate the ups and downs o…
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163. How Preventing The First Fall In Dementia Is Vital For Quality Of Life With Pooja Patel
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Are you worried about your loved one with dementia experiencing a fall? This is a common concern among caregivers, as falls can drastically affect the quality of life for those with dementia and their caregivers. In this episode with Dr. Pooja A. Patel, we discussed essential strategies to prevent falls and keep your loved ones safe. Dr. Pooja A. P…
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162. Dementia-Supported Cruise to Improve Your Quality of Life With Kathy Speer Shoaf
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Discover the Unique Benefits of Dementia-Supported Cruises for Dementia Caregivers With Kathryn Speer Shoaf Are you missing out on a unique opportunity for rest and growth? Kathy Shoaf, owner of Elite Cruises and Vacations (https://www.elitecruisesandvacationstravel.com), is uniquely qualified to understand travel challenges and develop effective s…
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161. 5 Quick Tips For Dementia Caregivers About Hallucinations
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Have you ever wondered how to handle hallucinations in your loved one with dementia? As a caregiver, you might feel overwhelmed when your loved one sees or hears things that aren't there. It’s common to feel unsure about what to do next. This blog post will guide you through some practical tips to help you navigate these challenging moments with lo…
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160. 5 Quick Tips for Dementia Caregivers About Hoarding Behaviors
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Are You Noticing Clutter in Your Loved One's Home? As caregivers, we often wonder if the changes we see in our loved ones' homes are just signs of aging or something more. Have you noticed clutter piling up in unusual places? This could be an early sign of dementia. In the world of dementia care, there's a big difference between clutter and hoardin…
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159. 5 Quick Tips for Dementia Caregivers About Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors
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Are you prepared for unexpected behaviors in dementia caregiving? Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with love, challenges, and sometimes unexpected behaviors. One aspect that is often not discussed enough is how to handle sexually inappropriate behaviors. These can be particularly distressing, especially for Christian car…
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158. 5 Quick Tips for Dementia Caregivers About Changing A Pull-up or Brief
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Is your loved one struggling with incontinence? Managing incontinence is a common challenge for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. This episode offers practical insights into using pull-ups and briefs, helping you maintain your loved one’s dignity and comfort. Incontinence products like pull-ups and briefs are essential tools for caregivers. B…
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157. 5 Quick Tips for Managing Anger and Aggression in Dementia Care
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Are you struggling to manage anger and aggression in your loved one with dementia? These challenging emotions can feel overwhelming, but there are practical ways to navigate them while maintaining peace for both you and your loved one. Anger and aggression in dementia aren’t random. They often stem from deeper triggers. These could range from physi…
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156. How You Can Leverage Technology To Prevent Alzheimer's Or Dementia With Alisha Timon and Mandy Crow
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Are you worried about your own risk of dementia while caring for a loved one? If you're a caregiver for someone with dementia, you might have asked yourself, "Could this happen to me too?" It’s a common concern, especially when you're witnessing the challenges your loved one faces. But here's some good news: about 40% of dementia cases are preventa…
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155. 5 Quick Tips for Dementia Caregivers About Sundowning
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Are you noticing your loved one becoming more agitated or confused as the day progresses? This common issue, known as sundowning, can be particularly challenging for caregivers of those with dementia. Sundowning refers to the increased confusion and agitation that often occurs later in the day, making evenings difficult for both the individual and …
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154. 5 Effective Tips to Handle Repetitive Questions in Dementia Care
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Are you struggling with repetitive questions from your loved one with dementia? Today, we tackle a common challenge many caregivers face: repetitive questions. Let's explore five practical tips to manage this behavior, ensuring a smoother caregiving journey. Repetitive questions are a frequent issue in dementia care. These questions arise because y…
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153. 5 Quick Tips for Dementia Caregivers About Wandering
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Are you struggling to manage wandering behaviors in your loved one with dementia? This common challenge can be stressful, but with the right strategies, it can be managed effectively. Let's explore some practical tips to help you keep your loved one safe and reduce wandering. Wandering is a behavior often seen in people with dementia. It's importan…
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152. The Real Reasons Behind Caregiving: By Choice, Coercion, Or Persuasion?
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Are you a caregiver by choice, coercion, or persuasion? Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an emotional and challenging journey. This episode explores the motivations behind why we take on this important role. Understanding these motivations can help us find more fulfillment and joy in our caregiving journey. Understanding your motivat…
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151. Dementia Caregiving May Be Hard But It Is Simple
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Dementia caregiving often feels like a daunting task. But what if you could simplify it? In this episode, we explore a fresh, straightforward approach to dementia caregiving that breaks it down into three essential components, making your journey smoother and more manageable. Think of caregiving as a three-legged stool. Each leg represents a crucia…
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150. How One Man Improved His Positivity After A Diagnosis Of Early Onset Alzheimer's Dementia With William Yeates
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Have you ever wondered how someone diagnosed with dementia can still live a fulfilling and joyful life? In this recent episode of Christian Dementia Caregiving, we heard a remarkable story from an individual living with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. William Yeates' (https://www.awakeningyourpositivity.com/) journey is not just about dealing with…
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149. Caregiver Tips: How To Prioritize Dementia Caregiver Wellness
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Are you struggling to take care of yourself while caring for a loved one with dementia? Caring for your loved one with dementia is challenging. Many caregivers believe it's impossible to look after their own well-being during this journey. But this isn't true. In fact, prioritizing your well-being is crucial for both you and your loved one. Being a…
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