Memory Problems: Tips for Helping the Person With Daily Tasks
The following suggestions may help you develop a plan to help a
family member who has an ongoing problem with memory, problem
solving, judgment, or the ability to handle daily tasks. These
suggestions are basic and do not include all the information you
will need to care for your family member. Your doctor may have
other suggestions to add to your plan. - Establish a simple
daily routine. - Set regular times for meals, baths, hobbies,
and a limited number of activities. - Warn the person about
upcoming changes in the schedule. People with memory problems
don't adjust well to sudden changes in their routine. -
Structure the environment to improve memory. - Use calendars,
clocks, and bulletin boards with pictures of the season, month,
and upcoming holidays. - Label objects. - Use lists, notes, and
other helpful devices as reminders. - Write daily activities on
a calendar or daily planner and keep it in a place where it can
be seen easily. - Give shor