So glad my tips helped Teresa. And I can’t believe that you are just now getting approved for disability, but glad it’s retroactive. You mentioned you saw my site on Flylady…do you have a link to where you saw it? I’d love to go check it out on her site…I haven’t seen it there. Thanks! ~w

I’ve tried Cozi, but I’m such a pen and paper gal that I could never use it regularly! I’m glad it helps keep you organized…it’s such a great app. ~w

Love how you still use a color coding system even as an empty nester Rose! ~w

I concur with the calendar selection, and color coding.
I am an empty nester, and this method worked wonderfully for our homeschooling family. At the time our family consisted of 3 sons (LOTS of sports), a daughter (horse riding, and swimming competitions), myself, and my hubby. While in college, I color coded all of my classes. Other students liked the idea and began using color coding for their classes. Most loved it!
I am currently starting a color coded calendar for my appointments, birthdays, and other tasks.
Example: Who (calls, letters, emails), what (information, questions, answers), where (post office, doctor’s office, errands), you get the picture. The reason I looked at this site was to get ideas of matching colors with tasks.
In addition to the pens mentioned above, I use fine tip Uni-ball colored pens. If ink runs of out of one pen, a separate pen of that color can be purchased. I have not tried to buy a refill yet, but that may also be available
Color coded calendars are the best!

Dear Robin, the same thing happened to me after a TIA stroke. 3 years later, its the new me…..with a lacey memory!
The calendar will help you and Flylady is having a sale now on calendars! I started going to classes at the community
college about five months after the stroke. It was hard at first, but I let my teachers know I had a “disability” and was
in school to get better. Language classes helped the most and computer classes too, because you have to remember
the sequences of moves for Word. I did not do well my first semester, but was almost back to normal by the end of
it. You could also try Continuing Ed classes that don’t cost too much and give your brain the same workout. Also, you
can download some brain training apps for your IPhone: “Lumosity” is the best one. Lumosity really targets different
parts of your brain and different mental functions. I couldn’t do it at all right after my stroke, but within a month saw definite
improvement and my doctor recommended it. You will get better, just give it time.

Another thing that will help your brain improve is to play a musical instrument and to do an art that uses your hands,
crocheting, knitting, embroidery, the new coloring books for grown ups, crafting. Moving your fingers develops areas
of your brain and learning a language is the fastest way to re-establish the neural synapses you have lost. Listening
to different types of music is also good for you. Best of luck! You may never feel 100% back to your old self, but you
can create a new one! Have fun! We are not gone until the fat lady sings! Just take it easy until your energy comes
back, and it will. Sleep a lot and enjoy.