Memory Care Survival Guide, Part 2: Adjusting Routines, Simplifying the Day, and Saving Your Energy
Memory Care Survival Guide, Part 2: Adjusting Routines, Simplifying the Day, and Saving Your Energy
Some days in memory care go almost smoothly. Other days, everything falls apart before 9 a.m. and you’re wondering if coffee counts as a food group.
That doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it just means you’re caregiving in real life.
In Part 1, we talked about starting small: one gentle routine, a few tiny rituals, and ways to protect your boundaries when other people don’t understand what your days really look like.
In this post, we’ll go deeper into:
Adjusting routines as memory loss changes
Simplifying daily tasks so you’re not carrying everything in your head
Small, realistic ways to protect your own energy
Simple steps to soothe tense moments
Memory Care Survival Guide, Part 1: Simple Ways to Make the Day Easier (When Nothing About Care Is Easy)
Caring for someone with memory loss can feel like living inside constant chaos. Plans change, emotions swing, and you’re never quite sure what’s coming next. This gentle, practical guide offers simple ways to create small routines, lighten daily tasks, soothe tense moments, and protect your own energy as a memory care caregiver.
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