How should I organize my documents if I have memory problems?

Here are some suggestions to help you organize your documents if you have memory problems: Keep important documents in containers. Store receipts, bills, warranties and so forth in clear or colorful plastic pouches, accordion files, folders or binders. Once a month go through your receipts and file large-purchase credit card receipts by company so you'll know where to find them if you need to return something.

Toss unneeded cash receipts and shred ATM, deposit and credit receipts after checking them against your statements. If you keep your filing system up to date and labeled with the same categories used on income tax forms, doing your taxes will be easier. Use color-coded clipboards and step files.

Things out of view are often forgotten. One way to keep to-do lists and other important information orderly and in view is to store color-coded clipboards in a stepped file holder, which displays folders at different heights. Use a different color (pink = office, blue = business, green = household) for each category or family member.

Use a card file box for addresses. Instead of the usual address book, purchase a 3" x 5" card file box, index cards and alphabetical index tabs. You'll have space to write all the things you want to remember in one place: Names, addresses and phone numbers, work numbers and addresses, anniversaries and birthdays.

File or store by category. If you have trouble remembering the specific names of businesses or agencies you need to contact on an occasional basis, record or file this information first by category and second by the letter of the alphabet. For example, file doctors by specialty or put all telephone information (equipment and service providers) in one general "telephone" category.

The following suggestions will help you organize your kitchen if you have memory problems: Label the contents of each cabinet and drawer, including file cabinets, linen cabinets and dresser drawers. Label shelves, dividers, boxes and containers so everyone knows what goes where. This is especially helpful when company comes or you're sick and someone is helping you.

If everything is labeled, they don't have to keep asking you where things go. Use pictures on kitchen drawers and cabinet doors to help someone find things like silverware, plates, napkins and cups. A picture of a box of breakfast cereal, for example, could go where cereals are kept.

Drawer organizers in contrasting colors will help you remember where specific items are stored. For example: All red-topped containers go under the sink and all blue-topped containers go back to the workbench. Organizers can be found at discount, kitchen or grocery stores.

Keep a small flashlight handy for those times you can't remember what's "back there" in deep cupboards and cabinets. Use transparent plastic containers to see what's inside. Write the contents of the container on an index card and place it where you can see it when you open the drawer or door.

Even if your memory is good, this will help you locate items quickly.

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