The Lonely Alzheimer's Caregiver

Loneliness is a problem common to Alzheimer's caregivers. Rare is the Alzheimer's caregiver that doesn't feel lonely.

By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room

Alzheimer's caregiver sometimes say...

• They experience a general sense of emptiness.
• They miss having people around.
• They feel like they don't have enough friends.
• They often feel abandoned. 
• They miss having really good friends.

Do any of the above describe the way you sometimes feel?

Do you ever feel lonely or depressed?

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