Module 2 Lesson 1. The journey together Taking care of yourself One of the most important things to remember as roles change is that you, as someone providing care for a person with dementia, need to care for yourself too. Throughout this manual, we will teach you ways to do this. Tip It is okay to take a break. It is okay to ask for help. It is okay to feel frustrated sometimes. It is okay to feel lonely sometimes if you feel that the person you care for is no longer able to meaningfully communicate with you.