| 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. |
