Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors

“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 c...

Ever feel like you’re rowing the dementia care boat alone while everyone else shouts directions—or just enjoys the ride?

In Episode 259, Lizette introduces the Anchor Care Matrix™—a powerful framework to reduce family conflict by defining roles based on two questions:

How involved are you in daily care? How much authority do you actually have?

Once you answer these, you’ll see the four types of caregiving roles emerge:

🛑 Care Obse...

“I still visit. I still pray. But am I even a caregiver anymore?”

Larry’s question cuts to the heart of so many Christian caregivers walking the final stretch of dementia. In Episode 258 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians, we walk with Larry, a husband navigating what many call “ambiguous grief”—grieving a spouse who is still alive, yet slowly disappearing.

It’s the emotional tension of being present, yet invisible. Devot...

“Am I still doing this out of love… or just because I’m afraid to stop?”

If that question has crossed your mind in the quiet moments—between pill reminders, another load of laundry, or the third night in a row of disrupted sleep—you’re not alone.

In Episode 257 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians, Lizette dives into three hidden motivations that often lead to caregiver burnout. This isn’t about how much you’re doing—it’s a...

If you've ever felt like the sole interpreter of your loved one’s life—translating their stories, guarding their dignity, and trying to explain behaviors that confuse others—you’re not alone. 

In Episode 256, we meet Marty, a Filipina caregiver caring for her British husband in the Philippines. Her story is rich with love... and layered with cultural complexity.

Marty isn’t just a wife. She’s become the memory keeper, the translato...

“I didn’t choose this—but I keep showing up. What now?”

If you've ever felt like the reluctant caregiver—the one who didn’t raise their hand but just… showed up—today's episode of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians is your invitation to stop surviving and start stewarding.

Lizette shares why so many overwhelmed spouses, adult children, and even grandkids stay emotionally stuck: not because they aren’t doing the work, but bec...

What happens when your medical knowledge says one thing… but your heart, your husband, and your faith point in a different direction?

In this episode, Lizette sits down with Anne, a physical therapist, wife, and Christian caregiver. Anne is navigating the heartbreaking changes in her husband Joel, who has a shunt, possible dementia, and a growing resistance to further medical testing.

Anne knows what tests might give more clarity. ...

Have you ever said, “Let’s just keep this between us”? Or felt the urge to protect your loved one’s dignity by staying quiet about their dementia diagnosis?

In Episode 253, we uncover the quiet danger of shame-fueled silence—and how it grows into stigma, isolation, and spiritual disconnection. This episode speaks directly to Christian caregivers who are walking the tension between honoring a loved one and hiding a hard truth.

Here’...

Dementia doesn’t just steal memory—it can distort perception. Paulette’s mom forgets short-term details, grows paranoid, and even plans to have neighbors take her to the bank to “check” if she’s being stolen from—all while Paulette is the one managing her finances, her care, and her household.

The hardest part? She’s doing everything out of love… and still being doubted.

But this episode reminds us: not every moment is about dement...

When someone you love is dying with dementia, it can feel like the world is unraveling—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. You're not only saying goodbye slowly, but also wrestling with deep questions of purpose, loss, and eternity.

In Episode 251, recorded just days before her mother’s memorial, Liz shares an incredibly personal message about how Christians can reframe the dying process in dementia caregiving with hope, clar...

In the middle of the night, your loved one is walking the hallway again. They’re confused. They won’t sleep. And when you try to comfort them, they can’t understand your words—or they respond with fear, not calm.

Sound familiar?

In Episode 250, we return to Dr. Beth’s powerful story of caregiving—not from a distance, but from inside the home. A trained pediatrician, Beth shares what she’s learning as she cares for her mother-in-law...

In Episode 247, we uncovered five common lies that trap caregivers early in their dementia journey—about identity, dignity, and purpose. But the enemy doesn’t stop there. Once you’re deep into caregiving, the lies get sneakier.

In Episode 249, we expose five more dangerous lies Christian dementia caregivers often believe—lies that lead to guilt, fear, and exhaustion—and we counter them with God’s truth.

Think Differently. Live Purp...

What happens when a trained pediatrician suddenly becomes a full-time dementia caregiver? You might think that a medical background would make things easier.  But for Dr. Beth, it was the start of a deeply emotional, confusing, and surprisingly human journey.

In this episode, we hear her honest story—how her mother-in-law’s sudden decline and unexpected recovery turned their family’s world upside down. If you’ve ever felt like you ...

What if the biggest struggles you’re facing as a caregiver aren’t just from the outside—but from the lies you’ve unknowingly believed?

In Episode 247, we expose 5 common lies the world tells Christian dementia caregivers—and replace them with biblical truth that brings peace, clarity, and hope.

If you’ve ever felt like your loved one is “losing themselves,” or you’re “alone in this,” this episode will realign your heart with God’s ...

You love your parents. You want to do the right thing. But what if doing “the right thing” could cost you your peace, your marriage, and your health?

In Episode 246, we walk through a raw and honest conversation with a caregiver wrestling with one of the most difficult questions Christian families face: Should I move my parents into my home?

The answer might seem obvious on the surface—rooted in love, duty, or even guilt—but this e...

Have you ever wondered why the more strategies you learn, the more stressed you feel? You’ve read the books, tried the tools, and still, peace feels just out of reach.

In Episode 245, we explore why true clarity in dementia caregiving doesn’t come from fixing problems—it comes from seeing the journey through God’s eyes.  This episode is a heartfelt look at one caregiver’s shift from the medical and self-focused models of care to a ...

What do you do when your loved one with dementia looks at you… and calls you their friend instead of their sister?

It’s a moment that feels like a punch in the gut. But what if how they feel with you matters more than what they call you?

In Episode 244, we explore the heart of relationship-centered dementia care—focusing on emotional connection over factual memory. Through a real caregiver conversation with Helen, you’ll learn prac...

Dementia caregiving often begins where the world tells us to start—with the diagnosis, the symptoms, and the stress. But what if we’ve been starting in the wrong place all along?

In Episode 243, we explore how Christian caregivers can shift from the medical model of dementia care to a relationship-centered, biblically grounded approach—one that brings peace, clarity, and God-honoring purpose to a season that often feels overwhelmin...

Have you ever felt confused—or even frustrated—by your loved one’s fluctuating clarity?

One day, they seem mentally sharp and engaged. The next, they can’t follow a simple conversation.

What’s going on?

In Episode 242, we explore why cognitive decline in dementia isn’t a straight line and how you can respond with wisdom, compassion, and a biblical mindset. You’ll hear a real-life coaching conversation packed with practical insight,...