15 Jun, 2011
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I was sitting at our kitchen table, with my computer and a small handful of files in a carry bag that were necessary for the project I was working on. Within 30 feet was my office door but I would not go in and work there. Literally, I had moved myself out of my office with all the “muck” I had accumulated over the past 8 years. I thought back to all the things that had moved in, filling up Read the rest of this entry »
17 Jun, 2009
Alzheimer Alzheimers Desktop System File Cabinet file folders Important Information kitchen Loss of Memory Mom Paper Reminders Paper Storage papers Paperwork Visual Clutter
Situation
Client was at the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. She kept notes hanging up everywhere so she could remember important information. The problem was that she had so much information hanging up that it turned from useful information to overwhelmingly visual clutter. She had not ever used file folders or her file cabinet for years and instead used the floor and counters for paper storage. I think her reasoning again was that being able to see all of her papers would help her remember what she needed to do.
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