14 | Dementia: What It Is, Caregiving, and Prevention Part 1

Hello Jesus People Sisters!

Join us today for Part 1 of our interview with Lizette Cloete, a Christian dementia coach, as she shares what we need to know about dementia caregiving and prevention.

In this episode, Lizette explains what dementia is and whether Alzheimer’s and dementia are the same. Lizette also explains what steps to take as a caregiver and how to recognize the onset of dementia in ourselves and others.

Listen to this episode for answers to questions you may have about dementia.

We hope this episode blesses you!

Ellie and Janine

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Lizette Cloete is a veteran occupational-therapist-turned-dementia-coach, pastor’s wife, and daughter of two parents with dementia. With over 30 years in the field, Lizette has transitioned her expertise into a specialized role as a Christian caregiver coach. She has supported thousands of families through their caregiving journey. Her personal role as a caregiver to her own parents has radically changed her with a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges of dementia caregiving. She blends her professional skills with her personal experiences to help ease the burden of dementia care using an innovative approach.

Lizette’s progressive and cutting-edge approach blends Biblical principles with science-backed solutions to improve the lives of caregivers. She helps caregivers find ways to use their God-given strengths and intuition to make dementia caregiving easier. Her unique process not only aids caregivers to navigate the healthcare system but also focuses on balancing caregiver health, spiritual growth, and familial responsibilities. As a guest on our podcast, Lizette will share insights from her journey, offering hope and practical solutions to those caring for loved ones with dementia, all framed within a Christian perspective.

How to connect with Lizette Cloete:

Facebook Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Icloete2/

Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1301886810018410

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thinkdifferentdementia

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizette-cloete-8a39821aa/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizettecloeteot

Email: lizette@thinkdifferentdementia.com

Website: www.thinkdifferentdementia.com

Free Workshop: www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/wsl

Sign Up for Our "Ask the Dementia Coach" Monthly Meetup: www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/ask

Caregiver Burnout Profile: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz

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