Memory techniques

Upgrade your memory

Are there ways to train your memory? Yes! There are several strategies to improve memory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Associations: Dementia

Forming associations between aspects of information that have to be remembered is an effective learning strategy.

Repetition

Repetition is important to boost memory.

PQRST method

Don't worry - this one isn't as hard as it sounds!

Imagery

Remembering in pictures? We show you how.

Be an active elderly person

Here are guidelines on how to keep your mind active.