The aging brain

ArchiveDec 15, 2011

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Place commonly lost items in the same spot every time
Write things down e.g. make a “to do” list
Say words out loud e.g. “I have turned off the iron”, repeat a person’s name after being introduced
Use memory aids e.g. notepad, diary, wristwatch alarm, voice recorder
Group items using mnemonics e.g. alphabetize a list, create an acronym, use rhymes or create a story to connect the information
Concentrate and relax when trying to remember
Sleep on it – research has shown that the brain continues to solve a problem while we sleep

Published December 15, 2011