| Tailor tasks to your abilities. Keep things simple realizing that once simple chores make take longer, but if you enjoy them, do them. Develop a routine and schedule your activities during times of the day when you are best able to handle them. |
| Make your home safe. Tack down rugs, put no-slip tape in the tub or use handrails, and put safety switches on stoves and appliances if you have trouble remembering to turn them off. |
| Eat a well-balanced diet. Use nutritional supplements like Ensure if your appetite is diminishing. Try to include plenty of grains, vegetables and fruits in your diet. |
| If you have trouble sleeping, try getting regular exercise at least several hours before bedtime. Drink a glass of warm milk or read a book to encourage sleep. |
| Write reminder notes to yourself or keep a daily planner. Write down directions to and from a destination, even if it's a familiar trip. Have someone go with you whenever possible. |
| Stay active. Keep busy. Do challenging things like puzzles or word games. Doing so may slow the progress of the disease. |
| Plan your future while your mind is still clear enough to make important decisions. This is the time to write your will, assign a Durable Power of Attorney and clear up legal and financial matters. |