238. Is Using Your Parent’s Money For Dementia Respite Care The Right thing To Do

As a Christian caregiver, you may feel torn between honoring your aging parent and taking care of yourself. The guilt runs deep—especially when it comes to spending your parent’s money on paid care. In Episode 238, we hear from Jamila, an only child caring for her 96-year-old mother. Her question is one many caregivers silently carry: “Is it okay to use my mom’s money to hire help so I can take a break?” Jamila left the conversation with clarity and peace. Not because her circumstances changed overnight, but because she realized she didn’t have to feel guilty anymore. Christian caregiver, hear this: 👉 You are not dishonoring your parent by needing help. 👉 You are not selfish for using their resources to care for them well. 👉 You are not failing—you are faithfully stewarding what God has placed in your hands.   Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress? Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today! https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca   Join our monthly free workshop "How To Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress In 3 Easy Steps" https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl   Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians   Are You A Christian Dementia Caregiver Struggling To Cope With Caregiving? Join the FREE "Ask the Dementia Coach" Monthly Meet Up! And be on the podcast, get support and your questions answered.  https://dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/ask   Enjoy our podcast? Please take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify —it really supports our show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-caregiver-support-for-christians-conversations/id1716187550