Loneliness

Many caregivers withdraw from society and, along with the person with dementia, stay confined to the house.  Being a caregiver can be lonely - you may have lost the companionship of the person as well as social contacts, because of the demands of being a caregiver.

Loneliness makes coping with the problems of caregiving harder, so try to stay in touch with friends, and see if they can offer extra help.  Explain the problems of dementia and that they, as friends, can help by giving you, or the person with dementia, some companionship.

Maintain your own social life and take breaks from looking after the person.  This will give you time and space to recharge your batteries and help you feel better about yourself.

Consider joining a support group.  Here you will find people with similar problems who can help you get over the rough patches and provide a social setting where you can talk freely to fellow carers.