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. |
