Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia can feel overwhelming. Each caregiving relationship has a unique set of needs that may challenge previously-set relationship expectations and alter how shared experiences and memories are perceived. Caregiving relationships vary from person to person, and where one relationship may rely on more occasional assistance with shopping, paying bills, cooking, bathing, and other activities of daily living (ADLs), other relationships can require heavier support with behavioral disturbances and considerable safety concerns being thrown into the mix.

Because many caregivers juggle caring for their loved one along with their own families, chronic diseases, or mental health conditions, it is therefore unsurprising that around 59% of caregivers report high to very high emotional stress, and 38% report high to very high physical stress from caregiving, according to the 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report.

You are not alone in the journey of caregiving. Learning how to provide person-centered care, manage your own well being, and navigate a continuously changing relationship can improve the quality of life for both the caregiver and the one receiving care. In fact, many caregivers for those with cognitive impairment report a rewarding sense of satisfaction from their caregiving relationship, especially when family and friends are engaged and supportive of the endeavor.

Knowing how to apply tools and other measures of intervention can help reduce stress and create an environment that promotes understanding of the disease as it affects you and your care team.

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