Use repetition - the more you repeat a name or item the easier it is to remember. Get your hearing checked and don't be embarssed to wear a hearing aide if it is needed. Visit with an occupational therpaist who can help identify techniques that conserve energy and provide a safe and more efficient manner to perform the tasks of cooking, dressing, bathing, cleaning or grooming. Simple adaptive equipment, such as rocker knives and built up handles can be the difference between dependence and independence. Stay active and involed in your community.
Social isolation is a prescription for decline and depression.
A case manager or social worker at a rehabilitation facility can provide you with a list of community resources and activities. Don't asssume there is nothing you can do. Seek help and improve the quality of your life. Many of these suggestions are inexpensive and easy to implement. Contact a rehabilitation facility in your area for ideas and assistance.