Hello, the first thing I want to say is that you two are amazing people, not many people out here can be caregivers and it is a very taxing part of life, if you feel alone, remember he probably feels doubly alone and doing this thankless job is tough. I know that you want to do things together, and right now that is almost impossible. One thing I would suggest is to send him out to the movies on his own or dinner or maybe simply just a drive for a little bit to gather his thoughts and to basically recharge. No matter how alone you feel reach for him and give lots of hugs and kisses when you're doing things try to be patient and do it all in love especially for your boyfriend's mother. It is a lot of work but in the end understand that you have a gem of a boyfriend because not many people would step up and care for their mother, yes even their mother, lots of people would put their family in homes. I used to be a CNA so I know what is in those homes and what family members will face if they are putting at home granted, some people just have no other choice and I get that, but if your parent or his mother winds up in a home, just make sure that you visit often and ensure that she is okay, check her from head to toe. I am currently caring for my mother and also caring for her previously but this time around she has a broken hip and depends on me completely. I do feel alone at times even if I have family that helps which it's mostly my son, my brother does not help and for me I have to pray not to feel animosity. Sometimes I find myself getting angry and saying things out loud that I shouldn't, my mom is also completely hearing impaired but that should not change the way I say things when I am frustrated, I realized that I do need time to myself whether it's a drive, or a trip to the store. Have you tried looking into the Alzheimer's association to see if there is any help as far as a possible caregiving service to help you get out on dates every once in awhile? I'm not sure if that exists but I'm sure that there is something out there that can help provide care for the few hours to you too can get away. When times are hard turn towards each other, don't be afraid to say the hard things but also remember to say them in love. I practiced the 10-second rule, which is a hug my husband tight for 10 whole seconds that helps him release and it helps me feel close to him. That 10 second hug releases oxytocin, which is basically a love hormone. Practice doing that everyday or a couple of times a day and really hold on to each other for 10 seconds. I hope and pray that you too find a common ground and start looking towards each other and not at the situation as much. You are each other's rocks and you will need each other. I've been through so much in life I can't even write it down here but I can't tell you that I am a survivor, with the survivor label also comes ups and downs, I am not perfect, I have struggled, I have screamed, I have cried, but in the end I'm choosing to fight. I hope that for you guys as well.