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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Apr 19, 2024
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How Do You Find Strength and Comfort in Scripture During Tough Times?
In times of hardship, such as when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, finding solace in scripture and hymns can be profoundly comforting. 
The hymn "When Peace Like a River" embodies this sense of calm amidst life's storms, reminding us that spiritual grounding can bring immense peace and resilience. Drawing on biblical wisdom and the soothing words of hymns can help anchor us, offering strength and perspective when facing the challenges of dementia caregiving.
0:58 Coping with Dementia Diagnosis
2:25 Running a Marathon of Resilience
4:56 Finding Comfort in Heidelberg Catechism
7:05 Assurance in Faith and Resilience
12:29 Biblical Wisdom for Dementia Caregiving
13:09 Building Resilience in Caregiving
23:07 Options for Joining a Coaching Community
 
To practically apply this spiritual and emotional grounding, incorporating daily scripture reading and prayer into your routine is essential. Creating a prayer journal can serve as a valuable outlet for expressing feelings and reflecting on the journey. 
This practice not only helps in managing the day-to-day stresses of caregiving but also enhances your spiritual well-being, reminding you of the ongoing support from your faith community and God’s enduring presence.
Navigating the journey of dementia caregiving is undeniably challenging, but it also presents an opportunity to deepen one's faith and reliance on spiritual practices. 
By grounding oneself in scripture, participating in hymn singing, and maintaining a routine of prayer and reflection, caregivers can find the necessary strength and peace to manage their responsibilities. Remember, you are not alone in this journey—spiritual resilience and community support are always available.
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Released:
Apr 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Are you a family caregiver who is dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia in your life and you feel overwhelmed with the never-ending challenges you face, and don’t know where to turn for help? Are you searching for answers to your questions about dementia, joining countless Facebook groups but find them toxic and a waste of your precious time? Do you want to face your dementia caregiving journey in a proactive way, but feel confused about where to even start? Are you juggling your marriage, your kids, your work, your faith and your loved one’s life and still feel like you are letting everyone down? Learning the skills you need to simplify your dementia caregiving may seem hard. But not learning the skills you need to simplify your dementia caregiving journey will be even harder. It is time to choose your “hard”. The choice is 100% yours. I know what I chose: I chose to increase my ease in my dementia caregiving journey. Hey, Dementia Success Seeker! I’m Lizette Cloete. 30 + year veteran occupational therapist turned into a dementia educator, coach and consultant and I am a daughter of dementia. In this podcast you will learn the truth that the only way to increase the ease of your dementia caregiving journey rests squarely in YOUR hands. The way you actively prepare and what you believe about dementia caregiving makes all the difference. >>>You will gain the practical skills you need to simplify caregiving. >>>You will be challenged by what it means to be a successful caregiver, teaching you to harness the power of the most powerful caregiving tool that you have: your mindset. >>>And you will learn exactly what Alzheimer’s and dementia is (and is not), how this changes the brain and what you can expect next in your dementia caregiving journey. You will find a community of like minded family caregivers, helping someone with dementia and you will not be alone anymore. My mission is to help the unsung heroes who are in the midst of dementia caregiving, with the skills to simplify your dementia care journey so that you don’t feel overwhelmed and burn out. I help you find clarity and certainty using the latest evidence based research, so you have perseverance for this marathon. I approach dementia caregiving using faith informed principles that allow you to navigate this journey with peace of mind. So, buckle up your coffee, grab a notebook and pen and be ready to be a Courageous Caregiver. It’s time to choose your easy.