Memory problems | Alzheimer's Society

People with dementia try out a clock with everyday reminders

People living with dementia try out the Day Hub – a new day clock with easy-to-use reminders for daily tasks.

How technology can help

If you're living with dementia, find out about technology that can help with different aspects of daily life.

Memory problems - useful organisations

Find useful organisations to support you if you have memory problems.

Memory tools - using mental pictures

There are different ways that people with memory problems can use pictures in their mind to help them remember things.

Using technology to help with everyday life

Find out what the benefits and difficulties of assistive technology are for a person with dementia.

Memory strategies

Read about different strategies you could try to help you cope with memory problems.

What is assistive technology?

Find out what assistive technology is and how it could help make living with dementia easier.

Memory aids and tools

Read about aids that might help with different types of memory problems.

Trailing, following, checking and dementia

A person with dementia may follow someone around, check that they are nearby, or keep calling out or asking for them.

Dementia and hiding, hoarding or losing things

Find out why a person may hide, hoard or lose things, as well as how you can help.

Repetitive behaviour and dementia

People with dementia often carry out the same activity, make the same gesture, say the same thing, make the same noise or ask the same question over and over.

Memory loss and dementia – useful resources

Links to useful organisations and resources for coping with memory loss.

Practical tips for supporting someone with memory loss

There are many practical ways that you can support a person with dementia who is having difficulties with their memory. It is important to support the person with dementia to do as much as possible, and for as long as possible.