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caregiver isolation

Caregiving for a parent with dementia can involve emotional challenges that family members may hide while focusing on their loved one’s needs.

The Emotional Pressure of Caregiving for a Parent With Dementia

“How are things going?” When you’re caregiving for a parent with dementia, that question can be surprisingly difficult to answer honestly. You might automatically respond: “We’re doing okay.” “We’re managing.” “Things are fine.” It can feel easier to give a quick, reassuring answer than to explain everything that is happening