| What can I do to make it easier for me to concentrate and remember things after my brain injury? |
| I keep forgetting what I need to stay away from or I am allergic to. |
| I get overwhelmed with the mail when it comes in. |
| I can never remember important information when it is needed. |
| My refrigerator is filled with food that has expired and I keep buying more. |
| I keep forgetting my appointments. |
| I always forget to turn off the stove when boiling water. |
| I can never find my keys, can you help? |
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What can I do to make it easier for me to concentrate and remember things after my brain injury? |
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After a brain injury, it is somethimes hard to concentrate or remember things. It may be especially hard to deal with noisy, busy surroundings. It can be hard to do complicated tasks, or to keep track of several things at once. Switching from one thing to another may be hard, or it may be hard to get back to something when you have been interrupted. You can deal with this by avoiding noisy settings at first and then returning to them as you find you are better able to tolerate them. Write down the important things you have to remember in a safe place that is easy to find. Daily planners work very well for this. Make sure you get plenty of rest and eat well. Because your mind may not be as reliable as it once was, it is also a good idea to check with someone you trust about important decisions you make. |
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I keep forgetting what I need to stay away from or I am allergic to. |
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Keep a list in security bags. Write out the list or print out a bunch of mailing labels to stick on grocery lists. |
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I get overwhelmed with the mail when it comes in. |
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Set up a designated place for sorting mail. Have files or boxes labeled with topics: "Bills to Pay", "Medical", "Ads", "Garbage", etc. |
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I can never remember important information when it is needed. |
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Keep a copy of your ID and other commonly used information in a security belt bag. |
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My refrigerator is filled with food that has expired and I keep buying more. |
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Do an enventory of items. Make a list and only purchase those items that are on the list. Clean and throw out old items every week on garbage day. |
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I keep forgetting my appointments. |
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Dry erase boards, large calendars, pocket calendars and Day Timers have been really helpful. |
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I always forget to turn off the stove when boiling water. |
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Purchase an electric kettle or one with a whistle. |
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I can never find my keys, can you help? |
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Have a specific hook for your keys to put them on as soon as you get home, so that the keys are always there. |
