FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Vicki Anderson and her husband, Bob, had been married for 41 years.

Just last year, her husband passed away.

In 2018, Bob was diagnosed with dementia.

"It's really difficult to see your loved one change and require more care as time goes on," Vicki said.

Over the last several years, Vicki looked after her him.

Sometimes, it wasn't easy. She was balancing work and caring for her husband.

"My goal throughout the process was to keep him home, keep him safe, keep him happy," she said.

Being a caregiver is a unique role.

While it can be rewarding to look after a loved one, it can also be challenging and sometimes lonely.

Doctors say it can also lead to what's known as "caregiver guilt."

"Am I doing something wrong or I'm not doing enough," says Dr. Amit Saini

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