The Memory Manual: 10 Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Your Memory After 50Do you forget appointments? Tired of looking for your car keys? Embarrassed when you forget the name of someone you've just met? Always planned to go to college, but lately been worried that your memory won't be up to it? Wish you could remember more details about what you read? If so, The ""Memory Manual ""is the book for you! A simple, holistic program that will get you or a loved one on track to a better memory and a fuller life! |
Contents
Unraveling the Mysteries of Memory | 8 |
Stages of Memory | 17 |
Identify Goals for Your Memory Project | 26 |
Use Words | 34 |
Form Groups | 41 |
Combine Memory Tools | 48 |
Exploit Your Own Natural Resources | 58 |
Goals from the Urge to Live | 66 |
Organize Your Surroundings | 133 |
Eat Your Way to a Better Memory | 139 |
Physical Exercise and Memory | 145 |
Alzheimers Disease | 152 |
Physical Impact of Stress on Memory | 158 |
Reduce Depression to Improve Memory | 167 |
Understand and Cope | 175 |
Memory Changes with Aging | 180 |
Develop Your Resources and Energy for a Better Memory | 75 |
Seek Knowledge | 81 |
Problems with Attention and Concentration | 104 |
Identify and Address Problems with Focusing | 117 |
Organize Your Time | 126 |
Qualities and Gifts of a Mentor | 189 |
Resources | 209 |
Bibliography | 215 |
About the Author 224 | |
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The Memory Manual: 10 Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Your Memory After 50 Betty Fielding No preview available - 1999 |
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