Improving Everyday Memory: Improving Memory Understanding Age Related Memory Loss
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Improving everyday memory
Although there is no miracle drug for people with normal age-related memory loss, there are plenty of specific techniques you can learn to improve your ability to retain new information and skills. Doctors and other clinicians who work with people to improve their cognitive performance and memory have found these strategies to be very effective. They aren't difficult to master. Indeed, many are simple things that you probably do already, but can benefit from doing more regularly. In other words, make an investment of time to reap the rewards of a sharper, quicker mind.
These techniques fall into three general categories: organizational tools, behavioral strategies, and memory-enhancing techniques that make new information meaningful and relevant to you, thus making it easier to remember.
| Last updated: | January 23, 2007 |
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