I hope this link will help someone in their time of need. at the bottom you will find a phone # for a 24/7 hot line... we can all use a friend sometimes!
Get help and support 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
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_Care for the Caregiver: Managing Stress.

Clarksburg, MD: American Health Assistance Foundation. 2005. 12 p.

Available from the American Health Assistance Foundation. 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871. (800) 437-2423; FAX: (301) 948-4403. E-mail: jhonaker@ahaf.org. Website: www.ahaf.org. PRICE: free print copy for up to 10 copies; 50 cents for each additional copy.

This booklet was written to help family members cope with the stress of caring for a loved one with AD. First, it outlines 10 warning signs for caregivers that stress may be having serious effects on their lives. Then, it offers advice to help caregivers recognize the things they can change for the better, and accept the things they cannot. Next, it suggests steps that caregivers can take to help manage and reduce their stress. These include taking time to meditate, doing something enjoyable every day, doing one thing at a time, making lists of things that need to be done, exercising regularly, sharing experiences with others, keeping a journal, and maintaining a sense of humor. It also explains why it is important to have a positive attitude and offers examples of how to turn pessimistic thoughts into more positive ones. Finally, the booklet lists resources for more information and assistance.
_Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging.

Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Aging. June 2009. 136 p.

Available from the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center. PO Box 8250, Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250. (800) 438-4380; (301) 495- 3311; FAX: (301) 495-3334. E-mail: adear@nia.nih.gov. Website: www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers. PRICE: Free print and free online access at www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/CaringAD.

This easy-to-use guide from the National Institute on Aging is designed to assist caregivers in understanding and coping with the many challenges of caring for people with AD. Written in plain language, the guide helps readers to understand how AD changes a person, cope with changes, plan for the future, make the home safe for the person with AD, and manage everyday activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming. It also suggests how caregivers can take care of themselves, get help with caregiving, find out about helpful resources (including websites, support groups, government agencies, and adult day care programs), choose the right care facility for the person with AD, learn about common behavior and medical problems of people with AD, and cope with late-stage AD and end-of-life issues. This colorful publication also includes information about joining a clinical trial, a table summarizing medications used to treat AD and related disorders, and a glossary.
Do you know the 7 warning signs that Santa has Alzheimers disease? Go to this link from an article I read from ' Caring.com'...I think you'll enjoy it!  http://www.caring.com/articles/7-signs-santa-has-alzheimers    

This Christmas give yourself a gift by giving someone a gift of love! Do something special for a caregiver!