Using the iPhone and Apple Watch for severe memory problems (amnes
📱 How to Use Your iPhone and Apple Watch to Help Your Memory
If you forget things a lot, your iPhone and Apple Watch can help you remember what to do each day. They can be like your “extra memory.”
🔔 1. Use Reminders for Everything
The Reminders app helps you remember things like:
Taking your medicine
Getting dressed
Going to appointments
Calling your family
Buying groceries
You can set it to remind you:
At a certain time (like 9:00 in the morning)
At a place (like when you get to the store)
You can press down the button to trigger Siri, then say:
“Hey Siri, remind me to take my medicine every day at 9am,” or
“Hey Siri, remind me to call my daughter every Sunday at 2pm.”
⌚ 2. Your Apple Watch Helps You Notice Reminders
When a reminder goes off:
Your watch will buzz
A message will pop up on your wrist
You can tap it to say you did it
Your watch can also tell you what’s coming up. Just tap the crown to trigger Siri, then:
“Hey Siri, what are my reminders?”
📸 3. Take Photos or Notes Every Day
Because you might not remember what happened during the day, you can:
Take a few photos of what you do (like who you saw or where you went)
Use the Notes app to write or record a few short things like:
“I went to the doctor today”
“My daughter came to visit me”
You can also use Voice Memos to speak a short message if typing is hard.
🏠 4. Keep Your Phone Simple
Ask someone to help you set up your phone so it only shows the main things you use:
Reminders
Photos
Notes
Siri
Maps
Phone
Make it easy to find them on your screen.
📅 5. Use the Calendar for Events
The calendar is good for:
Doctor visits
Going on a trip
Big events
Set the calendar to remind you the day before and an hour before.
🧠 6. Make a Daily Habit
Check your reminders:
In the morning when you wake up
In the evening before bed
This helps you stay on track.
You can even set a reminder that says:
“Check my reminders”
📖 7. Use the Same Simple Steps Every Day
Use the same steps every day, like:
Wake up
Look at your reminders on your watch or phone
Do the things on your list
Tap them when done
If you’re confused, say:
“Hey Siri, what should I do next?”
📱 How to Use Your iPhone to Track Your Medication
If you take medicine every day, your iPhone can help you remember when to take it.
Here’s how to do it step by step:
Step 1: Open the Health App
Find the Health app on your iPhone. It looks like a white box with a pink heart.
Tap it to open.
Step 2: Tap on Browse
At the bottom of the screen, tap the word Browse.
Then tap Medications (you may need to scroll down a bit).
Step 3: Tap Add a Medication
Tap the Add a Medication button.
Type in the name of your medicine. You can use the camera to scan the label if you want.
Tap Next.
Step 4: Enter the Details
Answer a few simple questions:
What time do you take it? (Morning? Evening?)
How much do you take? (1 pill? Half a pill?)
How often? (Every day? Every other day?)
Then tap Next or Done.
Step 5: You’ll Get a Reminder
When it’s time to take your medicine, your phone will ding, buzz, and show a message on the screen:
“Time to take your medicine.”
You can tap “Taken” or “Skipped” to keep track.
Step 6: Check Your Progress
You can open the Health app anytime and see:
What medicine you’ve taken
What you missed
Your daily schedule
👨👩👧 For Family or Helpers
You can:
Share the Reminders list so someone can add to it for you
Keep photos and notes in one place to help you remember your day
Set up the phone so it’s easy to use
Use “Find My iPhone” in case it gets lost