- Your doctor or a local Alzheimer’s organization can tell you how to get
help with things such as shopping, housekeeping, meals (including
home-delivered meals), and transportation.
- Ask a neighbor you trust to keep a set of your house keys.
- Ask a friend or family member to help you to organize your closets and
drawers to make it easier for you to find things.
- Keep a list of important and emergency numbers by the phone.
- Have family, friends, or a community service program call or visit daily
to ensure that everything is all right.
How do I manage my responsibilities?- Ask a family member to check things around the house, such as electrical
appliances, mail, and perishable food items.
- Arrange for direct deposit of checks, such as your retirement pension or
Social Security benefits.
- Inform your bank if you have difficulty keeping track of your accounts
and record keeping. They may provide special services for people who have
Alzheimer’s disease.
- Ask someone to check your smoke alarm regularly.
References
Alzheimer’s Association. www.alz.org Accessed 8/3/2011
National Institute on Aging. Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center. www.nia.nih.gov Accessed 8/3/2011
Carlsson Cynthia M, Gleason Carey E, Puglielli Luigi, Asthana Sanjay, "Chapter 65. Dementia Including Alzheimer's Disease"
(Chapter). Halter JB, Ouslander JG, Tinetti ME, Studenski S, High, KP, Asthana S: Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 6e:
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