What else can I do to improve my memory?
Here are some simple techniques to enhance your memory:
- Give yourself time and keep calm.
- Keep to a routine. Place everyday items such as car keys, money in the same place and do try to do things in the same order.
- Write information down as possible, keep paper and pencil or stick it notes near the telephone.
- If you need to remember to take something with you to an appointment or when you go out leave it somewhere obvious e.g., by the door, or write yourself a big note to remind you and leave it on the door.
- Get organised. Although most people are used to keep a diary at work, you might find it helpful to have a diary at home to remind you to do something.
- Use an alarm to help you to remember to do something in the future, for example to take something cooking out of the oven or to make a phone call.
- Repeat back to someone important information that you need to remember. Not only will this check that you have heard the information correctly, it was also increase the chance that you will be able to recall it later
Contents
- Memory problems and tips on how to cope with them
- Your memory
- Short term and long term memory
- Where are our memories stored?
- How is memory assessed?
- What else can I do to improve my memory?
