Finding Things

Jo Telfer said on Mon Dec 12, 2011 at 10:48 pm

Colour code things. For example, have a red folder for heating bills, a blue folder for instructions, a green folder for certificates such as insurance/tv licence…. I think the advice on here works for anyone who needs a little organising to make life easier!

Zofia Taylor said on Mon Dec 12, 2011 at 05:36 pm

I write down items on the shopping list as they come out of the cupboard to be opened as new,and group all like items under headings so that i can get them all at one place in the aisle.I am able to walk so have found that the self check as i go means i can pack as i like and that means no checkout effort,and i can be as slow as i need.And when i get home only cool items get put away,the rest gets done as it does,but as i packed it takes no time at all.I have read all the tips with interest but use paper lists and only allow myself a few goals,today i ticked of the last to do for 2011,with a BIG SMILE.Fatigue is my bugbear so the list is well spaced with a few silly happy items. I wish you all well for the coming 2012 and thank you for all the notes,we need each other.

Helen Bell said on Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 07:54 pm

I have my keys with a long piece of ribbon attached to it so it can hang it (ribbon) outside of my coat pocket, handbag.  My glasses are on one of the libraian type of strings.  I try to keep things I need, on a wooden tray, on the kitchen worktop.  As for taking meds, I write a table on the bottom of my whiteboard.  days down side and number of times I have to take them across. 

I have used an electronic dictaphone, but I tend to loose it in bottom of big hand bag. 

Post-its are good sticking onto the front door to remind me to post letters.

Hannah Dalaya said on Fri Nov 11, 2011 at 06:20 pm

It was brilliant to read about how others, with M.S. manage their memory loss!!! I have used some of the methods others have listed, my mobile is an excellent tool, I just need 2 get it a new battery as it isn’t holding charge!!! I would also like a white board that I can list tasks on, I did that when I worked in offices, it is a true achievement, to list and complete tasks, thank you Lynne for your comment cos, it can go on a Christmas list,for this year 2011.
I am only 36 but, I feel like I am brain dead sometimes now??? I am still Fighting on though, this isn’t going to take me. ;-D

Barbara said on Tue Aug 30, 2011 at 06:51 pm

I go so far as to attach my keys to myself when it’s convenient (most often in my pocket, and looped onto my jeans with a bootlace). 
I started tying on my keys for fear of losing them on the allotments when gardening. Being tied to my things (like a toddler to her mittens) is perhaps not the most obvious route to elegance, but it saves me so much time and frustration.  The grace is in the lifestyle!

Maria said on Mon Feb 14, 2011 at 07:48 pm

I write down everything important in my diary, no loose notes ever,ever as I would most likely loose them. The diary is kept on my table and if I have a busy day it can come along in my hadbag but never allowed to be placed aywhere outside the bag. When I come home directly back on the table.

Somethimes I use a kitchen alarm to set 30 min or 1hour targets to get things done.

Food shoppinglist I do in the mobile phone, and wipe it off the phone when each food item is in the basket.
Then I try to relax and have a lavender bath to treat myself when there is spare time. When Im relaxed I think my memory works better.

Lindsay said on Fri Nov 12, 2010 at 02:47 pm

Ensure that your family know and understand the system that you have adopted so that they put things where you expect them to be.

Lynne said on Tue Apr 27, 2010 at 12:44 pm

I have a memory board in the kitchen,its one of those wipe clean boards that u use with a whiteboard marker-I write daily things that I need to remember for that day-anyone who rings etc-messages left for Daughters or husband
I’d be totally lost without my board…oops forgot to say when u have done whatever is written on the board its just wiped off voila!

Courtney said on Tue Mar 9, 2010 at 12:22 pm

I have a small hand held tape recorder that I have on me at almost ALL TIMES!! =)

Proves to be very helpful=)

Take care
courtney

Debbie said on Sun Jan 10, 2010 at 08:27 pm

Have multiples of objects that you need to find on a regular basis, such as car keys, sunglasses, reading glasses, so that if you can’t find the regular set, you don’t need to stress while you are running late, you can just use the spare.  You can find the regular set later.  I have sunglasses in my car, my husbands car and near the door (plus a spare in the cupboard), so that I no longer have to look for them, they are there when I need them.

Chris Andrew said on Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 09:01 pm

If like me you are always forgetting things for the next day , set a reminder on your mobile phone, the alarm will trigger your memory

Claire Cheskin said on Mon Oct 5, 2009 at 09:03 am

If there’s something you need to take out with you or letters to post, put them in front of the front door, and as you go out you won’t forget them.

heather said on Sat Jun 13, 2009 at 08:37 am

The trolley i have in the house has a bottom shelf , i have a basket on that to keep things i need handy, at the front of the top shelf i put two hooks where i hang a carrier bag for rubbish ,and at the back i have made a tie on fabric holder with various size pockets to hold ; scissors, pens,spare glasses, timer! and makeup.

Nan said on Fri Jun 12, 2009 at 04:47 pm

I turn a light at the location where I have something important to remember, such as a light over the stove top to remind me that the kettle is on.  Turn on the desk light to remind me of a computer chore I need to complete.