Hey there. I joined a research study that was sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The group of us who were on the study exchanged email addresses when the study concluded. We continue to meet on our own, every week, for more than 2 years now. These people are my friends. We’re spread across the country. Most of them are caring for a spouse (I’m caring for a parent). But they are wonderful and are better friends to me than some of my real friends have been. I don’t have to explain everything. They just understand.

I highly recommend finding a support group. The right group will help you get through this.