Hi
Apologies if this question has been asked before.
My aunt is in the early stages of dementia, her short term memory is very poor, and long term memory can be a bit scatty.
I've heard that there are simple things that can be done around the home to help her remember things like appointments, peoples names etc. My wife and I have discussed things like "memory boards" with names and photographs of relatives on them etc. White boards with appointment times, larger calendars and clocks etc etc Does anyone have any other ideas that they could share that could help?
Do you find that correcting or reminding the sufferer distresses them? I'm trying to avoid it, but occasionally (particularly when she doesn't remember someone visiting, or visiting the doctor etc) it is unavoidable.
Many thanks
Apologies if this question has been asked before.
My aunt is in the early stages of dementia, her short term memory is very poor, and long term memory can be a bit scatty.
I've heard that there are simple things that can be done around the home to help her remember things like appointments, peoples names etc. My wife and I have discussed things like "memory boards" with names and photographs of relatives on them etc. White boards with appointment times, larger calendars and clocks etc etc Does anyone have any other ideas that they could share that could help?
Do you find that correcting or reminding the sufferer distresses them? I'm trying to avoid it, but occasionally (particularly when she doesn't remember someone visiting, or visiting the doctor etc) it is unavoidable.
Many thanks