Grateful Caregiver

  For the Caregiver Who Is Tired Beyond Words There’s a kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. If you’re a caregiver, you know exactly what I mean. It’s the tired that settles in your bones. The tired that comes from carrying responsibility, worry, love, and grief all at the same time. The tired that whispers, “I don’t know how much more I have to give.” If that’s you today, let me say this first: you are not weak—you are human. And God sees you. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 I’ve Been There Too There were days in my caregiving journey when I showed up for everyone else while silently running on empty. I prayed, but sometimes my prayers were nothing more than tears. I loved deeply, but I was exhausted just as deeply. I learned something important in that season: God never asked me to do this alone. Somewhere along the way, I started trying to be strong instead of surrendered. And maybe you’ve bee...

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s is one of the most emotionally demanding caregiving journeys. It requires patience, compassion, and a deep well of grace—for them and for you.  What Caregivers Need to Know Letting Go of Who They Were One of the hardest lessons is learning to: Meet your loved one where they are Let go of expectations Find moments of connection in new ways A smile, a song, a touch—these still matter. Understanding the Disease Dementia is an umbrella term for conditions that affect memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form. As the disease progresses, your loved one may experience: Memory loss and confusion Personality or mood changes Difficulty communicating Disorientation (time, place, people) Changes in sleep, eating, or behavior 👉 Important reminder: These changes are symptoms of the disease, not intentional behavior. Emotional Realities for Caregivers Caregivers often grieve while the person is still livin...