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Memory Aids
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can anyone suggests products available in shops that help a person's memory? links would be handy. for example, I've often heard of handheld computer games that aid memory. even types of food. any suggestions gratefully received.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Whilst there is a belief that there is a 'use it or lose it' situation, from what I read the idea that you can keep your mind active playing PC games that make you think, seems unfounded. IMO it's probably a case of those who still can that inevitably are the ones that still do.
Maybe you best bet would be to consult your GP ?
Maybe you best bet would be to consult your GP ?
Singing, favourite tunes, and playing an instrument (if this was done in earlier life) all help. The 'top twenty' of his best days are a good way of engaging attention. A cd or MP3 player loaded with these would be good.
Old family snaps are brilliant for stimulating chat - if you can scan a load and put them onto sheets of A4, laminate or put in a clear plastic pocket, makes them survive having coffee spilled on them a bit longer.
Old family snaps are brilliant for stimulating chat - if you can scan a load and put them onto sheets of A4, laminate or put in a clear plastic pocket, makes them survive having coffee spilled on them a bit longer.
meryl, sorry haven't a shop to reccoend, these products are quite specialist & I'm not sure the average shop stocks such products. here's a site to send off for them though .. http:// www.uks mobilit y.co.uk /dement ia-care
meryl, Argos stock this large clear clock, pricey, but if a few people put together it would be cheaper. http:// www.arg os.co.u k/stati c/Produ ct/part Number/ 1715686 .htm
& another here .. http:// www.xar im.com/ acatalo g/Budge t-2-Day -Clocks .html
meryl, here's on the importance of exercise & mental stimulation, i.e .. crosswords ect.. Also, a friend sent me some info on 'neuroplasticity' the idea behind the thinking being if we try making our brain do reverse things it stimulates new neural pathways!
First link .. http:// en.wiki pedia.o rg/wiki /Brain_ fitness
Second link .. http:// www.liv estrong .com/ar ticle/2 16213-b rain-pl asticit y-exerc ises/
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