12/21/2025
Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.
On the Ninth Day of Christmas… Be Aware of Visual Spatial Changes.
Did you know that many forms of memory impairment also cause visual spatial changes in an individual? Here are some helpful tips to use at home to ensure that your loved one remains safe.
• If your bathroom has white or light-colored walls behind the commode, this may make it more difficult for your loved one to identify the location of the commode within the space, potentially leading to your loved one missing the seat when sitting, or decrease accuracy with aim for your male loved one. Monitoring bathroom usage and being available to provide assistance will help to keep them safe.
• Consider using red or other colored place setting when serving your loved one with memory impairment. A contrast color beneath the food has been proven to increase appetite.
• Watch your loved one closely when they are using or are near stair cases, curbs, lips on sidewalks or any other change in plane, as depth perception may be impaired.
We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!
