Physicians working with patients with Alzheimer's disease and other causes of dementia must ask: Who will be involved in your care? This article highlights the importance of identifying caregivers in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia. Family members often provide the majority of care, with approximately 80% of long-term care provided by spouses, relatives and friends[3]. Caregivers face a higher risk of depression, anxiety disorders, physical illness and mortality compared to the general population[3]. The number of people with Alzheimer's disease doubles every five years, and about one-third of people over the age of 85 suffer from it[3]. In advanced stages, patients require constant 24-hour nursing care[5]. The cooperation of all family members is essential to create a supportive environment[1].