Early Dementia help. Continuously coming in our area, with stupid little things.
Husband did talk to him about writing down stuff or even looking it up on computer. We've been thinking about writing a list or making up a board. With a list for him like:
1) How important is the question?
If not important write it down and ask later.
Try to keep unimportant questions together.
2) Try using Alexa drop in more, remember number 1 on list.
3) You need not ask to use Washer or Dryer.
What do you think?
Do you think this is being too harsh?
In looking back, I realized the first symptom of Dementia with Mom was the ability to reason, followed by the ability to process what was being said and short term memory loss. You can tell them one day and a day later, even a few hours later, they have forgotten. It is part of the desease. Eventually, his long term will be effected, I tried a white board in the beginning for Mom. When she thought of something she needed, she was to write it down.
Maybe put a big note or instruction card on the washer and dryer with the steps for using them will help with the calls asking permission. It may be more about the LO being unsure about how to or if they have ever used these particular machines but it also may be that it would simply be best if they didn't try doing laundry until someone else was around too...