AlzheimersNotes.com 
Becoming discouraged enough to call it depression isn’t uncommon for caregivers. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the rewards of caregiving in the day-to-day activities and frustrations.
Caregivers need to take care of themselves for their own physical and mental health. It’s often difficult to find time for yourself but you need to do this instead of becoming a martyr.
Here are 13 suggestions.  You may have others that help you in times of stress.
1.  Find a time to read a relaxing book
2.  Watch a movie
3.  Take a walk
4.  Find a friend, relative, or professional to spend an hour or two to enable …read more