You need to be careful not to rely on them too much for help or for your own emotional support. Watch chil- dren closely for signs that they are having a hard time. If they begin to seem unusually troubled, you might want to find a counselor who could work with them, perhaps together with you. Be prepared to go outside your circle of family and friends for help. The caregiving task may grow to be more than you can handle, even working together.
Resources do exist for providing respite care.
You should also find out what others have learned. Many others have faced the task of providing care for a dementia victim. You can meet them in support groups that may be found through local hospitals, churches and community organizations or through the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association. Plan ahead to seek outside help when you need it.