112. A New Perspective: Navigating in Reverse During Dementia Care With Anna Edmonds

Christian Dementia Caregiving: Conversations To Ease the Stress, Overwhelm and Burden of Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care From A Biblical Perspective.

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a profound journey, one that often requires more than just practical caregiving skills.

It demands emotional resilience, understanding, and a deep dive into the lesser-known aspects of the condition. But what are these lesser-known aspects, and how can you, as a caregiver, better navigate this challenging path?

In this episode, we discuss Anna Edmonds' caregiver journey with her magazine "Reverse" and podcast "Navigating in Reverse."

Anna shares her transition into caregiving after her mother's dementia diagnosis, while Lizette, a dementia coach, provides insights on Christian caregiving and finding strength through faith. They stress educating caregivers, early dementia diagnosis, and faith's role in caregiving.

5:32 Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving
10:56 Creating the Caregiver Resource Platform
16:13 Overcoming Mistakes in Caregiving
21:09 Frustrations with the Healthcare System
23:40 Providing Resources for Caregivers
26:12 Ask the Dementia Coach Segment Launch
28:07 Identifying Caregivers
30:30 Planning for the Future
31:30 Unveiling Caregiver Trauma
35:06 Facing Personal Trauma
38:54 Changing the Narrative
45:58 Prevention and Awareness
48:31 Manifestation of Trauma
50:44 Supporting Caregivers
52:16 Addressing Burnout

For many, faith plays a crucial role in coping with the challenges of dementia caregiving. It can offer a sense of hope and resilience amidst difficult circumstances. Personal coping strategies, whether spiritual, psychological, or physical (like regular exercise), are vital in maintaining the caregiver’s health and emotional stability.

Website: https://reversemagazine.us/

Read the Blogpost: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/navigating-in-reverse-during-dementia-care/

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