285. How To Make Wise Decisions As A Christian Dementia Caregiver

“Caregiving is full of hard choices… you feel overwhelmed, stuck, and guilty.” That’s how Episode 285 opens—and why we walk straight at the question so many of you are wrestling with: Is it time for memory care?

I guide you through a simple, biblical grid to cut through decision fatigue. Run your situation through these five questions—exactly as I teach them in the episode:

1) Is it possible?
Do you have the financial, physical, and emotional resources? Count the cost (Luke 14:28–29).

2) Does it please God?
Are you motivated by love of God—not guilt or fear of people? Does this honor your parent and protect your marriage and children (Colossians 3:17; Micah 6:8; Mark 10:9)?

3) Is it legal and ethical?
Do you have authority—financial POA, health-care POA—and are you acting with integrity (Exodus 20:12; Proverbs 11:3)? Placing a loved one can be the right decision in the right circumstances. Sometimes keeping them at home is the wrong one.

4) How will this impact my family and myself?
God’s order matters. Marriage first, then children, then parents (1 Timothy 5:8; Philippians 2:4). Ignoring this order can damage the very relationships God calls you to protect.

5) Make the decision and move forward.
Indecision can harm more than an imperfect decision. “Trust in the Lord… He will make your path straight” (Proverbs 3:5–6; Psalm 37:5). Many choices are reversible—including keeping someone home or placing them. Move in faith.

If you’re tired of spinning, I’d love to help you practice this process in real time. Join Ask the Dementia Coach on September 20 at 12 p.m. ET; we’ll walk your exact situation through these five questions so you leave with clarity and peace.

This is the kind of order-bringing, truth-telling clarity we pursue together—because God is not a God of confusion.

 

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