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- Develop a routine and stick with it.

- Create a place for everything.

- Store everything in it’s rightful place to minimize confusion about it’s whereabouts.

- Use a to-do list.

- Use a planner or notebook to keep track of important plans, questions and dates.

- Journals or organizers can help keep track of questions to ask or tasks that need to be performed, as well as appointments to be kept.

- Hang a bulletin board or dry-erase board in a highly-visible place on which you can post messages.  Advance planning helps reduce the risk of forgetting.

- Focus on one thing at a time

- Make notes, and use highlighters to highlight important information.

- Use a wristwatch or timer w/programmable alarms

- Wristwatches or timers that you can program for specific times will help to cue when it is time to take medicines or to perform important tasks.

- Doing the same tasks at the same time each day helps reduce forgetfulness.

- Avoid stores and restaurants during peak times – the noise, light and crowds can be overwhelming.

- When attending crowded places, sit near an exit so you can leave quickly if you begin feeling overwhelmed.