Daily Activities and Planning

Daily schedules are very useful. They can help you make sure that you get things done and still have time for yourself and your loved one. They can also provide routine and structure to your loved one’s day. As the disease progresses, your loved one has a harder time making decisions or knowing what is coming next and needs more structure.

Making a daily plan when your loved one has dementia isn’t like making a plan for yourself. If your loved one is in the early stage of the disease, they can help create the daily routines. There are a lot of specific things to think about such as:

• I’ve asked my loved one if they want to socialize with friends and family. I have also asked them which friends and family members they want to socialize with.