The psychological stress of the families with patients suffering from dementia seems to be much more complex than the one caused by the mere responsibility of caring for a patient with disabilities. It has bees estimated that approximately 30% of the partners caring for patients with dementia will develop depressive disorder. The prevalence of depressive disorders in the case of the adult sons of the patients with dementia and who look after them varies from 22%, in the case of those without a history of affective disorder, up to 37% in the case of those with a history of depression. The caretakers present a high risk for somatic affections, depression, weight loss, insomnia, alcohol abuse, increase of psychotropic medication intake due to the increased stress level, existing the possibility of experiencing feelings of guilt, shame, wrath, helplessness, rage and disappointment along with verbal of physical abuse of the patients with dementia. The health of the persons looking after the patient with dementia is frequently neglected although it is essential. The doctor must insist on an appropriate nutrition, sufficient sleep and moderate ingestion of alcohol and caffeine.