Memory Improvement Central

If you or someone you know is dealing with symptoms of dementia, a doctor may very well bring up testing the patient with a neurological exam called the mini-mental state examination, or the MMSE. This test, also referred to as the Folstein test, is a questionnaire that is used by doctors to test cognitive impairment and to screen for issues such as dementia. It takes about ten minutes and can cover areas such as the person's understanding of orientation, their ... Read More

There are many techniques one can count on in order to help them retain information and improve their ability to recall memories. In addition to periodic review of the data, visual aids and constant overkill of the information, you can also use something called a mnemonic device to help you recall information stored in your working memory. What exactly is a mnemonic device? This is a technique that others use in order to remember long lists or a lot of ... Read More

If you find yourself having trouble remembering simple numbers, names, or events, you may be experiencing a little memory loss, especially if you are aging. This is a natural thing when you’re getting older, but it can be preventable. The importance lies in utilizing your brain’s ability to memorize, and keeping those areas of the brain sharp and focused throughout your life. By training your brain and taking care of your body, you can help improve your memory and ... Read More

Keeping your mind active is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy memory and well functioning mind. Brain games, puzzles, and daily mind exercises are an excellent way of giving your brain the workout that it needs on a regular basis. Today's activity focuses on subtraction and reversal. Although they may seem easy at first, these increasingly difficult mental tasks will test your cognitive abilities: Beginning at 96, count backward, deducting 4 each time (96, 92, 88...) Starting with the letter Z, recall the ... Read More

Dates and times can be very elusive and many people tend to forget them frequently. It is a difficult task remembering all dates and times you’re supposed to attend such as your doctor’s appointment, an important meeting, or even your child’s day off in school. All you need is a few tips here and there, and you’ll never miss another date again. Jot it down. Writing a list of future engagements will help you remember that you are supposed ... Read More

Pressures of everyday life can affect your brain’s performance. You forget about that morning meeting, what you planned to get in the fridge, or where you left your keys. The good news is there are scientific breakthroughs to reverse memory problems. Here are some ideas to improve memory: Oxygenate. Your brain needs oxygen in order to function well. Taking Iron supplements can greatly improve raising the oxygen levels in your blood and helps your brain cells to communicate well with ... Read More

Our brains are like muscles in our body; so the saying ‘use it or lose it’ is as appropriate for our brains as it is for our physical bodies. Just as we do not want our muscles to undergo atrophy, we do not want our brains turning to mush and our memory power diminishing by not exercising every day. The more active our minds are, and the more we use our brains, both left and right, the better we ... Read More

The peg system is a very simple technique. A standard set of peg words are learned and items to be remembered are linked to the pegs with visual imagery. The system was developed by Henry Herdson back in the mid-1600s, who linked a digit with any one of several objects that resembled the number; for example, 1=candle, 2=trident. The system got its name from the fact that peg words act as mental pegs or hooks on which a person ... Read More

The link method, also known as the chain system, is the most basic of mnemonic strategies used to boost your memory. It can be used for memorizing short list of items, such as shopping lists, in which each item is linked to the next. Here is how it works: • Form a visual image for each item on the list • Associate the image for the first item with the image for the second item • Associate the image for the third ... Read More

Experts now know that while some specific parts of memory may decline with age, overall memory remains strong at least through the 70’s. Research has shown that the average 70-year-old performs as well on many memory tests as 30 percent of 20-year-olds. And many older folks in their 60s and 70s score significantly better in verbal intelligence than young people. As a person ages, memory function begins to slow, affecting different types of memory in different ways. Many of ... Read More

Most of us wish for a better memory at one point or another; how many times have you lost your car keys or forgotten where you put your favorite sweater? The good news is, there are three simple steps you can execute to ensure a better memory for years to come. 1) Associate. There are several techniques that can be used to associate something you need to remember with something you already know: first letter cueing, acronyms, acrostics, popular sayings ... Read More

If you are like most people, you could use some tips on improving your memory. Most of us have at one time or another lost our car keys, forgot where we parked our car, forgotten an item at the grocery store, or forgotten someone’s name. There are things we can do however, that will help us remember important events, as well as everyday chores and appointments. Here are five tips to help you improve your memory: 1) Pay attention. This means ... Read More

Trying to improve your memory but don't know where to start? Treating your body well can enhance your ability to process and recall information. Improving memory is not only a mental process. HealthGuide.org lists these habits as beneficial to memory: Regular exercise * Increases oxygen to your brain. * Reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. * May enhance the effects of helpful brain chemicals ... Read More

// Your long-term memory is just as important as your short-term memory. Long-term memory, however, helps you remember and capture those precious moments in life--the day you get married, the birth of your children, the day your children graduate, and other special lifetime experiences. Without long-term memory, we don't have a past and a history to share with others. There are a number of ways to improve your memory, keep it sharp and decrease your chances of losing precious nerve ... Read More