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Repeatedly as multidisciplinary professionals we are concerned about the individual patient we serve-especially as we consider their cognitive and neurological needs.Often the family members and caregivers struggle with how to cope with diagnoses and to understand the biological and neurological basis of how specific diseases impact the nervous system.The Caregiver Literacy Series, is a series of ten specific modules designed to enhance the coping of the caregiver and family members through scientific and educational resources.Four specific therapeutic workbooks and accompanying CDs provides an overview of information about the specific neurological and biological aspects of the dementia disorder and how these aspects affect the individuals behavior.The series designed through the use of the Self Efficacy Model (Bandura, 1968) and Prohaska and DiClementes Stages of Change (1988) theoretical frameworks has demonstrated some positive impact in improving ones understanding of the illness, decreasing caregiver burnout and improving depression levels for users.The efficacy of these educational tools was measured by various psychometric scales including the Care giving Burden scale, Compassion Fatigue and Satisfaction Scale and Center for Epidemiologic Study Depression Inventory.Some of the educational module topics include Understanding the Care giving Role;Care giving and Depression;Care giving and People with Alzheimers Disease;Care giving and People with Behavioral Issues.This presentation will showcase the specific modules of the series related to Alzheimers Disease, and showcase data on the efficacy of this intervention.