Organizational Tools

Planning Ahead

Making a plan can help make caregiving easier. Try making a daily schedule for your loved one. This helps create a routine and gives you time to take care of yourself too. It might take a little while to find what works best. Some people like a set schedule every week. Others just need a short list of things to do each day.

Here are some things you might want to include:

• Chores (like cleaning or laundry)
• Mealtimes or what to eat
• When to take medicine
• Bathing and getting dressed
• Time to move or exercise
• Fun or social time
• Doctor visits or other appointments
• Reminders to order supplies or medicine

Extra Help for Dementia or Alzheimer’s

If your loved one has dementia, you might need more tools to help. It can get harder for them to move around or remember things. Try using labels around the house. Labels with colors and pictures can help if reading is hard. These can show where things are and make daily life easier.