Memory Skills
Memory Skills Help Seniors Live Alone
There are two things that many seniors fear – losing their independence in older adulthood, and losing their precious memories. Unfortunately, those two things can decline hand-in-hand as well. But, if seniors help keep their memory skills strong, they’ll be in a better position to care for themselves independently and continue to live alone.
1. Take in your surroundings – it happens at every stage of life; when someone talks to you but you’re not really focused so you don’t actually recall what they said, or miss many of the important details. That a prime example of how focusing is important. With age, it’s even more essential, because a conscious effort needs to be made in order to help seniors retain memories. When seniors put something away, they should make a conscious effort to mentally note “I put my keys on the counter”. That will help with recall, particularly for important daily events
2. Talk through it – actually saying something you want to remember outloud can benefit seniors. Talking about it improves memory alone, but in addition to that; pausing to talk can remind seniors to really stop and focus
3. Have a place for everything – there is nothing wrong with forming habits, especially when it comes to day-to-day functions that allow seniors to thrive independently. They should have a spot for their keys, for their medications and for other crucial items so they don’t even need to rely upon executive recall to find those items and remember to follow through on important tasks
Via: Harvard Health http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/3-tips-for-staying-sharp-as-you-age?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=032610_tw
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