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Caregiving for a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia is often physically and emotionally stressful. In your effort to provide the best care possible, you might neglect your own well-being. You also may be coping with feelings of sadness, anger, loneliness or guilt. All of these factors can increase the risk of caregiver depression.

Learn how to recognize symptoms of depression, use coping strategies and get appropriate treatment when necessary.