The document discusses various traditional and electronic memory aids that can help those with memory problems, including using calendars, diaries, wall charts, sticky notes, and reminder devices. Traditional methods involve using physical reminders like calendars, diaries, and checklists, while electronic methods utilize devices like dictaphones, mobile phones, cameras, email, and medication reminder apps. Both traditional and electronic memory aids can provide structure and prompts to assist with daily tasks and reminders.

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Memory Aids

2. Memory aids –
Traditional method

3. • There are number of traditional memory aids that may help a person
with memory problems

4. Calendar
• Put calendar on the fridge
• Cross the day’s off before go to bed.

5. Week to view Diary

6. Wall Chart- Basic Routine

7. Stick in notice board

8. Collect mementos
•Train ticket
•Movie ticket
•Meal receipt
•Stick photos

9. Sticky Notes

10. Buying Newspaper

11. Automatic clock

12. Shopping List

13. Permanent Reminders

14. Mobile- Contact Numbers
• Easy access
• Speed dial
• Pre programme

15. Color codes for keys

16. Medication reminder box
•Dosette Box

17. Memory aids –
Electronic method

18. • There are a range of electronic devices that can be used to help with
memory problems. Some of these are also known as assistive
technology

19. PORTABLE RECORDING DEVICE
• DICTAPHONE

20. Mobile phone
• Display screen- day and date
• Program reminder
• Appointment- text message alert
• Built in voice recorder
• Quick picture of something to remind you
• Download Apps – for life story work, maps,
Reminders,exercises.

21. CAMERA

22. • Pre Set Message For Appointment
• Check Your Daily List
EMAIL

23. Voice Reminder Devices

24. GPS Tractor

25. Medication Alert Apps
• Dose direct
• MyMeds
• Medisafe
• Medication reminder