For Everyone Affected by Alzheimer's... Living with Alzheimer's is a challenging day-to-day activity for both the caregiver and the person battling the disease.  So many questions arise and it can be difficult to find all the answers.  Furthermore, it can be a confusing time and it's easy to not understand all the necessary steps one must take to cope with this disease. Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana exists to provide information and support to those dealing with Alzheimer's Disease; family caregivers, patients and professional caregivers. We also provide information to the general public through our Public Information Forums and speaker's bureau.  We also provide training to community "gatekeepers", i.e. police agencies. Please call our toll-free Helpline with your questions:  (888) 303-0180. Following are links to other pages which provide caregiving tips and other disease related information. Information for Early Stage Patients                 Information for Caregivers                                 Twelve Steps for Caregivers: 1. Although I cannot control the disease process, I need to remember I can control many aspects of how it affects me and my relatives. 2. I need to take care of myself so that I can continue doing the things that are important. 3. I need to simplify my lifestyle so that my time and energy are available for things that are really important at this time. 4. I need to cultivate the gift of allowing others to help me, because caring for my relative is too big a job to be done by one person. 5. I need to take one day at a time rather than worry about what may or may not happen in the future. 6. I need to structure my day because a consistent schedule makes life easier for me and my relative.  7. I need to have a sense of humor because laughter helps to put things in a more positive perspective. 8. I need to remember that my relative is not being "difficult" on purpose; rather that his/her behavior and emotions are distorted by the illness. 9. I need to focus on and enjoy what my relative can still do rather than constantly lament over what is gone. 10. I need to increasingly depend upon other relationships for love and support. 11. I need to frequently remind myself that I am doing the best that I can at this very moment. 12. I need to draw upon the Higher Power which I believe is available to me.