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Tips to help your loved one with Alzheimer's get through their day.

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Hi. I'm Dorian Martin. I'm an advocate for Alzheimer's disease, and today I'd like to visit with you about physical cues and reminders that you can use to help a person with Alzheimer's get through his or her day. One of the best things that I did in helping my mom navigate her day was to use a marker board, where each day I would write the day of the week, the things that would be happening during the day, as well as events that would be coming later in the week, so she could plan for them. Many have used pill boxes that have alarms that will help the Alzheimer's patient remember to take medications at certain points. Many Alzheimer's facilities place collages and photographs outside their residents' doors. These collages feature photos of the person with Alzheimer's disease, and often feature pictures of the person in earlier days. These photos help them find their room and also serve as a discussion point. To help a loved one with Alzheimer's find their room, you may want to decorate accordingly. For instance, a brightly colored quilt may help them find their room easily. That's how I see it as an Alzheimer's disease advocate. You can also go to Google, and type in "Alzheimer's memory tools" to get additional information. Thank you for watching.

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