Upgrade your memory Are there ways to train your memory? Yes! There are several strategies to improve memory. |
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Environment - get organised! Try to reduce the amount of information that your brain has to remember as this will lessen the burden on your memory engines. |
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Phraseology Phraseology especially helps to remember lists of words. Why is it called phraseology? Because you build phrases that help you remember lists of words.
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External memory aids An important and commonly used memory aid is the good old diary. This strategy falls under the category of external memory aids.
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Chunking and organisation You will remember anything better if you can reduce it with organisation into smaller entities called chunks and then memorise the chunks.
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Associations: Dementia Forming associations between aspects of information that have to be remembered is an effective learning strategy. |
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Repetition Repetition is important to boost memory. |
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PQRST method Don't worry - this one isn't as hard as it sounds! |
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Imagery Remembering in pictures? We show you how. |
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Be an active elderly person Here are guidelines on how to keep your mind active. |