That is Dementia Darl.You will have a lot of that.She won't remember where to put things and she won't remember the notes.

The only thing I could suggest is that you tell her to leave them on the cupboard when she dries up.

Welcome to the world of Dementia.It is more frustrating for her than you.

My husband does the dishes and the laundry and I have the same problem. I take it in stride as much as possible. He really is trying his best to do the right thing and so is your Mother. I know that it can get frustrating but remember getting upset over not finding the right dish or the right clothes is nothing compared to how they feel at doing something wrong. They already know that something is wrong but are not sure what it is. When I find something out of place I make a big deal in rejoicing about it. We get a good laugh about it. Really when it is all said and done and you no longer have your Mother around all of this will be smaLL in comparison. You will not remember this in a year. Hang in there and ask God to show you where everything is placed. That is what I do all of the time. He said to come to Him whether it was big or little. I will be praying for you. Hugs & Blessings, Angelunaware

My husband does similar things. I've found that allowing him the responsibility of a couple simple chores, with everything set up (ie. he feeds the cats; I stack the cans so he knows 1 is opened in morning and 2 (alike) are opened at night. Still, as you're finding, sometimes he thinks of something that needs doing, and we're off and running as I try keeping tabs on what's happening but letting him have the satisfaction of doing what he can.
There is no benefit to getting shook up over misplaced dishes--you have others. I can't do notes because he can't read. Perhaps small pictures (as decoration) would serve the purpose--a picture of cups on the cupboard where they go. That way anyone who comes to your house would know where they are --Mom included.
Just ideas. rocasi

I think him misplacing things is one of those frustrations you're going to have to roll with. My husband has misplaced dishes, my paring knives, pictures, etc. They eventually surface. It is hard to peel a small piece of fruit with a big knife, but, better that than having him feel funny. Best of luck to you. I think this just goes along with the disease.

i had the same problem with my mum, its was so fustrating when she move things and put stuff away wrong because she couldnt tell you where she had put it!
when she stopped being able to do things on her own me and my dad didnt want her to feel totally left out so always try and involve her in stuff,