It takes patience, time, and energy to be a caregiver, and it isn’t always easy. So, what makes for a good caregiver? For instance, if you’re providing day-to-day care, maybe another family member can manage finances or medications. A study found 18 percent of caregivers whose spouse had dementia died before their spouse. The Family Caregiver Alliance and Caregiver Action Network are good resources for finding online or in-person support groups.