tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post1268372347854412257..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: 8 Tips for Getting (and Staying) Organized When You Have Memory ProblemsJeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-53834378767666139322010-06-16T10:02:44.941-07:002010-06-16T10:02:44.941-07:00Undead Molly, thanks for bringing the do-it-yourse...Undead Molly, thanks for bringing the do-it-yourself perspective to this post! And yes, I most certainly relate to the need for tools that are attractive!<br /><br />Amanda, I'm so glad this was useful to you. Thanks for letting me know.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-43921567438111204542010-06-15T13:47:21.556-07:002010-06-15T13:47:21.556-07:00This is a great post! I have a daughter that has ...This is a great post! I have a daughter that has a lot of problems with her memory and I will be implementing your tips into her daily life to try and help her!Amandahttp://www.declutterfastinfo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-58625309251136652952010-06-15T10:51:16.908-07:002010-06-15T10:51:16.908-07:00I think that your last tip is so important - to fi...I think that your last tip is so important - to find what works for you. Just because a particular product or system saved your friend's (neighbor's, brother-in-law's, etc.) household from chaos doesn't mean it will work for you. Don't be afraid to try new things, but also don't feel like a failure or blame yourself if it doesn't work out. I often have some low-grade confusion and disorientation due to illness and I'm always trying new things to see what works best for me. Everyone has their own style and taxonomy. <br /><br />For instance, Some people need to arrange their books by author, others by title, others by genre. Some people arrange their bookshelves according to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/96822943@N00/pool/" rel="nofollow">color of the covers</a>! None of these are "right" or "wrong", it's simply whatever works best for you.<br /> <br />One of my things is that if a tool is ugly, I won't end up using it. I know you can appreciate that, Ms. Dansky! That's why I like your blog so much! I really need cork boards at certain points around my home, but they're usually painfully boring and ugly. So I'll get a sheet of cork and cut it to whatever size/shape I want, cover the surface with pretty fabric using spray adhesive, set it in a cool vintage thrift shop frame, and use whimsical thumbtacks to jazz up the otherwise drab situation. They can be any shape you want, not just rectangles. When I get sick of that look I can easily redecorate by covering up the fabric with another layer and repainting the frame! I can also make my own thumb tacks by gluing marbles or beach glass or whatever I want to regular tacks. This can also help with memory because I can make flashier ones to pin up urgent or time sensitive items.<br /><br />I've also made my own "white" boards. Remember, any smooth pane of glass can be a dry erase board. I will (again) use nifty thrift store frames with unscratched glass. Instead of putting a picture in the frame, put in a piece of light-colored paper, or you can add a little border design to the paper if you'd like. Et voila! You just secure it to the wall and use regular dry erase markers. It writes and wipes off just as easily but looks more personal. :)Miss Molly Manglewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390312221285157899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-59907005417122918722010-06-15T08:41:37.062-07:002010-06-15T08:41:37.062-07:00Wow, Cat - some great ideas here! Thanks so much f...Wow, Cat - some great ideas here! Thanks so much for sharing.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-52136440009951660852010-06-15T07:52:31.282-07:002010-06-15T07:52:31.282-07:00Great subject for a post, due to my long-term illn...Great subject for a post, due to my long-term illness I've got occasional short term memory problems but also find that being hyper organised & free of clutter just makes living with my disability easier. <br /><br />My pain meds are only taken when I need them so the normal pill organisers don't help me. However I can forget I've taken them sometimes & it's dangerous to take too many in too short a time period. Often my (throat)muscles are playing up so I can't (record)write or type down a note. Just recently I was lucky to pick up a Dymo Datemark really cheaply on eBay & it's proved a godsend, I just stamp it on a notebook & it automatically puts the time. Also useful for keeping a track of the time my helpers arrive & leaves.<br /><br />I've also got a couple of small digital recorders for taking notes, including one that is a timer so I can record reminders on it. <br /><br />Due to my disability I have other people helping me who don't necessarily know where I like things kept, in the kitchen for example. As well as labelling shelves I've actually stuck up photos beside things like the utensil rail so they can just refer to it instead of asking me where something goes. Saves so much time & frustration.<br /><br />I've also got a good quality small whiteboard at my height (I'm a wheelchair user) in certain rooms so I can write down either reminders for myself or instructions for my helpers so they can see immediately if something needs done in that room. <br /><br />Hope those tips help someone, I'm always looking for new ideas to enable me to be more independent :-)Catnoreply@blogger.com