If you have been diagnosed with dementia or are providing care to someone with dementia, you are not alone, although you often may feel that way when confronting this terrible illness. But don’t give up hope. The resources in this book can help you cope with the diagnosis and prepare emotionally for the changes that will follow. They will also help you identify and treat the anxiety, depression, stress, and other emotional effects of caregiving and tailor strategies to your loved one’s emotional needs.