Trouble Doing Bathroom Routine Independently

If your loved one is having trouble doing his or her bathroom routine by him/herself as a result of Alzheimer's related memory loss, try this:

• Put an old square cookie sheet on the bathroom counter.
• Lay your loved one's personal care items on the cookie sheet in the order they are to be used.
• Stick toiletry labels on the cookie sheet next to each item to help your loved one identify them and use them appropriately. For example, "Razor", "Shaving Cream", "Toothbrush", "Toothpaste".