The Heavy Privilege of Caring for Elderly Parents | Heather Greatbatch

In this episode of AP's Profiles in Christian Living, host Mark Powell speaks with Heather Greatbatch about her journey in becoming a Christian and the 'heavy privilege' of caring for elderly parents. Heather shares insights into the trials and blessings that come with such caregiving, as well as the legacies of faith and selflessness her parents left behind. If you’d like more information on the retreat centre they have established then click on the website below: www.bindawalla.com.au   00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:25 Heather's Early Life and Christian Upbringing 03:26 Father's Influence and Evangelism 06:22 Mother's Illness and Family Trials 16:06 Coping with Dementia 28:00 Balancing Marriage and Caregiving 32:29 The Heavy Privilege of Caregiving 34:17 New Beginnings in Tasmania 35:44 Bindawala: A Retreat for Carers 41:29 Encouragement for Caregivers   For more episodes of AP's Profiles in Christian Living, visit AP.org.au   This podcast episode is recorded and produced by Production Farm Studios