{"id":306,"date":"2010-12-01T12:32:59","date_gmt":"2010-12-01T12:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/?p=306"},"modified":"2015-06-12T16:20:45","modified_gmt":"2015-06-12T15:20:45","slug":"5-practical-tips-to-help-the-person-with-memory-problems-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/?p=306","title":{"rendered":"Practical tips to help the person with memory problems – 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
Use people to prompt<\/th>\nMake arrangements in advance<\/th>\nRoutines<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Verbal prompts.\u201d Did you remember to take your\u00a0tablets at lunchtime\u201d?<\/li>\n
  • Physical prompts.\u201d Here are your tablets you should take them just now\u201d.<\/li>\n
  • Make a phone call to remind the person of a task.<\/li>\n
  • Fatigue. Memory is often worse if the person is tired. Prompt them to take a break.<\/li>\n
  • Fun. Tasks which are enjoyable will motivate the person and make remembering easier if it can be associated with a positive experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Make arrangements to pay bills by direct debit so you won\u2019t forget about them.<\/li>\n
  • Plan in advance. You can then check and if necessary recheck.<\/li>\n
  • Computer prompts if the person uses a computer every day.<\/li>\n
  • Write down important information about a future event where you will easily see it every day. On a calendar, on the fridge door, beside your bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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