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Remembering tipsDefinition:
Alternative Names: Memory Aids
Information: Here are tips to help you remember: - Associate, or link, the word or thing you are trying to remember to something else. For example, if Alex introduces you to Patty, you might remember them as�A and P. �
- Repeat what you want to remember.�
- Make lists either on paper or in your head.
- Think of faces when trying to remember names.
- Read a lot if you have trouble with vocabulary. Keep a dictionary close by.
- If you can't remember something at first, try to relax and try again.
- Take part in activities that stimulate the mind, such as crossword puzzles and board games.�This�helps keep the nerve cells in the brain active,�which is especially important as you get older.�
- Reduce the amount of alcohol you drink. Alcohol can make it hard to remember things.
- Talk to your doctor about your medications. Certain drugs can interfere with your ability to remember.
See also memory loss and Alzheimer's disease.
References: Verghese J, Lipton RB, Katz MJ. Leisure activities and the risk of dementia in the elderly. N Engl J Med. 2003 Jun 19;348(25):2508-16.
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| Review Date: 8/8/2005
Reviewed By: Christos Ballas, M.D., Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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