One of the best things I do is keep a journal. I open it up write the date and make notes: maybe noting Marjory’s blood pressure, my blood pressure, ideas for projects I want to do, to do lists for house chores, doctors to call, those that I did call, appointments I make, and information I might forget. I put in it who called-if important, who visited, etc. I have done this for years, even before Marjory came to live with us. When it gets full I keep it for awhile until I have time to go back through it and copy anything I still need to keep, putting it into the new journal.
Sometimes I tuck important papers into it. I keep it with me all the time because I never know when I will need to write something down. As any older person knows, the mind does not always keep things or at least keep things straight! Caregiving makes me more susceptible to forgetting things so it has really been a support that makes a difference in managing my own life as well as Marjory’s. Don’t get a huge journal with more pages. The smaller size is lighter to carry and fits in my backpack.
And, yes, I also carry a backpack because I take my ipad with me, my password journal, a book to read, meds I might require, a small fold up umbrella, phone, billfold, and a few other things. That way I don’t have to stop and think what I need when I take off somewhere. I keep it all ready to go. When my life gets busy I stay organized and the days usually end well. If I work at home on my ipad, I just toss my backpack near my feet on the floor beside the couch where I work. Stay tuned. I will have you organized in no time.
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