Caregivers are family members and friends who provide care for a person with Alzheimer's disease. Your gift of care giving is a noble act of love. But it can also be difficult and draining. If you are a caregiver, you know the practical and personal demands it can put on you. Good care giving demands good self-care. This book is a guide to help you to: -Understand important medical and legal aspects of Alzheimer's disease -Empower yourself psychologically to better handle the demands of care giving -Gain more emotional muscle, balance and control -Combat the negative feelings that too often accompany care giving: depression, self-blame, self-pity, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, guilt -Turn perfectionism into acceptance -Go from procrastination to action -Learn rapid stress busting techniques designed to quickly refresh and recharge you. Some will come as a surprise! -Build happiness -Much more