I’m not sure if this counts but I put all my doctor appointments in my cellphone calendar along with birthdays and when to refill my prescriptions.

I keep a list on the computer and update it regularly and print it out once every couple of weeks. It is called: "Stuff". What with all the doctor/dentist/therapist appointments we have, we gotta know when we can do whatevers. Didn't used to need something like this, but age has taken us to that point.

Yes, that is a good idea if you need it to keep it in your phone. I may only have a couple doctor's appointments a year so if need be, could just write it on the calendar, of course they always call a few days ahead to let you know.

I keep one on "Outlook" on my laptop. Never used to, but we're now responsible for all appointments for DH, myself, mother-in-law and disabled sister-in-law, so I needed something to keep it all sorted out.

I have one that I use to keep track of everything including dr apt, meetings, social dates etc. It is large enough to write all needed information but small enough to fit into my purse.

Yes and keep old ones on file . My memory is not so great and they are wonderful to refer back to.

I keep a paper calendar to record occasional appointments and my sporadic work related mileage. I used to use electronic forms, until twice I lost all my data. I have yet to lose paper and ink. :)

I have several ways I keep up with things. One is my desk calendar, month at a glance. I also have my cellphone, daily for years out. And for individual tasks I keep Evernote notes. So I am a day planner X 3. I have my old paper planners and love them so much I won't give them up. Taking up space in my home office. I'm in love with tabs and lists!

I do.

ie: I dropped off our taxes, he said it would take 2 weeks. So in 2 weeks I have a note to call him, ask if things are going well, need any more info...that sort of thing.

In 3 weeks we have dental cleanings. In 4 weeks the cat is due for his 3 year distemper & rabies shots. If we're so much as a day over the 3 year mark they will only give give him a 1 yr dose. And a reminder to have him chipped.

My scientific calculator wouldn't turn on a week ago. Probably needs new lithium batteries. Wrote down the number and the cross numbers to pick up some.... in the near future.

The day I planted pattipan squash seeds. They're supposed to germinate in 6-10days.

I have a JCP coupon stuck in the book the day it expires as a reminder to use it. A $5 off Kroger coupon stuck in the book the day it expires.

And so on....

Just my calendar both on computer and bulletin board. I have a pretty good memory and generally know in the beginning of the week what I have planned for that week. In the winter, mostly bridge, movies and luncheons. In the summer, mostly, golf, bridge and luncheons. An occasional Dr or Dentist appointment.

Yes I do. It lives in my car, unless I am at home. That way, I can always see what I need to know.. and more in dept than on my phone.. and I don't need power to it. ;)

Moni

I am an obsessed list maker, lol. I use my calendar to fill in Birthdays, appt.s etc. I find that putting tasks down on a list and crossing them off when done is productive.

I use one. Like Nicole, I write down everything that I need to keep track of. Jody's doctor appointments, when I worm the horses, give flea meds to the dogs and cats, etc., and I use it for lists. I am still trying to get everything sorted out around here following the flood. I work better when I have a list and I keep my on going lists in there. I keep it on my desk in the bedroom, and check it every night and keep a list of my goals I am working towards. Yeah, I could do that on my cell phone, to some extent, but I am old fashioned and I like paper lists and the satisfaction of marking through something I can mark off my list.

Yes I write down things as they occur, otherwise I tend to forget and waste time getting the information. Much prefer paper to phone for some reason. Possibly because phone isn't always available.

I do, I'm a very visual person. Daily I keep a calendar/planner for accounting, bill paying, appointments, birthdays etc. I keep it in my bag that I take to work, I don't carry a purse to work. At home I have two chalkboards, one for grocery's the other has a weekly schedule. Hubby is a motorcoach bus driver so we keep his schedule posted and then on his day's off I fill in his to do. We also list the dinner menu for each day. It's in the kitchen so on my days off I can look at it and see what I need to make for the upcoming days. We also have a dry erase board next to the laundry room. There I keep a monthly to do. Right now I've got us out to August. Things that need to be done, fixed etc. We are currently planning to purchase a heater for our pool and do some landscaping around the pool. Those projects fill up March and April with some flexibility due to weather. This months projects were seed starting which I always do on Super Bowl Sunday and was able to finish most of it. Still need to start zinnias and some additional veggies. Hubby is cleaning out the basement. We had 6 cats at the beginning of October 2017, we've lost 5 and the basement was theirs during the night time hours and that's where we kept the litter boxes. Hubby is getting rid of all the bedding, toys etc. He misses them so it's taking him a bit longer than I'd like but I understand.

I couldn't live without one!! It is absolutely essential to my business :-) It is just a simple Month At A Glance but I need to see the entire month so I know when to schedule what. It is mostly for recording and scheduling business appointments but I also include any personal appointments and engagements. It also serves as a small filing system for in-process paperwork with my clients as it is notebook sized. I'm a very visual person and this works far better for me than an electronic calendar.

It goes with me pretty much everywhere - in my work bag when in the car and by my side on my desk when at home. It's only about 6 inches away from me right now!!

I am also a religious list-maker and the current list is part of the monthly file :-) Gets crossed off, then tossed (maybe) and a new one made each week. The lists tend to be far more detailed than what a day planner will easily accommodate.

Many of you have a lot to keep track of. I do not. I can think my day is going to have something planned and before you know it, things have changed! I have no doctor appointments, as I said see them in a year and I have not made them yet. I know when birthdays are and when to give Izzi her heartworm medication. I thought today I would be home doing things, but no, I am going with one daughter to deliver Girl Scout cookies to a factory in another town! I have no idea usually from day to day what I will be doing :) I just go with the flow.

Sue

Calendar by back door serves as daily planner. Memory not reliable enough.

I have a date book that shows me a week-at-a-glance which I keep by my landline phone. I don't have a cellphone and I wouldn't know where to begin looking for the calendar on the computer. Oh and I know people will tell me but I really don't need to know. But, thankyou anyway. :)

My date books are always the ones with cats.

I should. I missed a medical appointment last month. I tend to keep track of things via email. If I don't get an email I will forget.

I still work part-time, but sporadically. I keep work projects, doctors appointments and lunches etc with friends on my monthly calendar. I am always sent a few free ones from the charities I support.

This year I'm using Farmer's Almanac from the Paralyzed Veterans.

My life isn't that hectic or busy.

ETA: Scott, I am so used to getting the reminder calls from the doctor. Years ago I got "yelled at" by a podiatrist because I missed my appointment. They did not make it a practice to do reminders!

I really do appreciate these phone calls.

Sometimes I email myself a reminder in the subject line. Like, Dr. H Thurs 2:00, I am always checking my emails either on the computer or on my phone so this reminder helps me as well.

At 71 we have mostly Dr appointments. I have a list on the side of the refrigerator with dates and appointments.

I mostly use the calender function of my iPad/iPhone. I used to back it up on a paper month-at-a-glance calendar, but I stopped doing that about two years ago.

• • two, you reminded me... and I have a white dryerase board that I use. I use the Kanban system with it. It's the ultimate "to do list" for things that have moving targets. My headings are

• On deck
• In process (waiting on me)
• In Process-waiting on someone else
• long term

When it's a finished task, I don't bother with done, I toss it out! So nice to see everything on the right hand side of the board and know I have done all I can do to keep the projects moving forward.

Never.

In my phone. And if it's something in the middle of the day that I might forget, I set my phone to do some audio alert sounds to remind me (30 minutes ahead of time, 10 minutes ahead of time, etc.).

Yes, I have a PlanAhead weekly planner. I keep track of appointments, meetings, and reminders to pay estimated taxes, etc.. I need to see the week spread out before me. I tried using my phone but it just did not work for me. I get one in early December for the next year since that is when I start adding appointments. My end of year tradition is to transfer all the birthdays into the new planner.

Mine is on my home pc. I like to be able to make extra notes and still have it be legible. My handwriting is not neat and legible unless I'm doing caligraphy. :?/

I use one. I keep it simple as possible. Mine is a calendar that shows one week on the left and right page. Each day has a vertical column for entries. These are ruled without any messy time slots. This gives me the freedom to write whatever I want in each column. I use it for appointments up to a year in advance.

Hey, I'm old and retired. How am I going to remember any of that stuff out in the future? I might remember what I supposed to do 3 days from now; That's the limit.

Now=adays. there are several doctor appointment during the year; 3 dentist visits; reminders to re=order prescription; Birthdays and anniversary. Planned trips; etc. Many other items get penciled in such as lunch with a friend or a consult for an associate at his work.

When I was working and handling 2 main projects plus small unplanned jobs that popped up, I got into a habit of scheduling a to-do list in my calendar. It was the only way I could insure I did not forget an obligation.

Old habits die hard. After retirement, I found that I needed to continue a calendar of pending jobs.

My daily plan is electronic and shared with three other devices in the family. When other family members post to the calendar, I see it. It can become quite congested at times with mostly grandchildren activities.

But not today! Snow Emergency. Cancel all away from home events. I like it.

Scott, doesn't your doctor's office remind you of appointments with a voicemail or text message the night before? Maybe that's only meant for us old, retired people. :)

I don't have a life. I wake up. Have coffee. Check messages. Get dressed. Go to work. Work. Go home. Eat dinner. Veg out for a few hours. Sleep. Repeat for five days. The weekends: every 90 days I donate blood. I get an email reminder. Now and then I go for a massage. I get a text reminder. And when I have a dentist appointment, they call me every five minutes to remind me. Seriously, they call so often you don't dare miss it.

Ha! My doctor ordered a hearing and balance exam and I swear they contacted me 5 times to remind me.

I heard you the first time!

I use reminder software on my desktop PC. It starts the reminding at 5:00 AM and, of course, can be dismissed or delayed.

What software is that Elizabeth?

I can't imagine not having to keep a calendar. It's a necessity, not a habit of only the fastidious. Perfect memory or nothing to keep track of? Neither is plausible.

I use Efficient Reminder, it is free on https://www.cnet.com/

I use at least 2. 1 in the kitchen for everything I need to do or have done, the one in the bedroom has more personal info and heath items