Product Description

This accessible handbook discusses how memory works, how it changes with age, and -- most importantly -- how it can be improved. The authors provide helpful tools for understanding and improving memory, including sixteen techniques and exercises.

The book explains why people remember what they do, what kind of effort remembering requires, and various conditions that can affect anyone's memory -- such as stress, illness, and depression. Completely updated and reorganized, the third edition is more useful to readers, most of whom will see immediate improvement in their memory after just one use.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #756935 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780801881169
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review

"The finest handbook we've seen on the subject." -- Modern Maturity

"A good handbook on memory improvement... The best way to deal with mild memory loss is the use of memory aids and a good sense of humor." -- Creative Retirement

"One of the most complete memory training guides available. The examples are age-appropriate and engaging... Techniques range from the ever-popular 'Tips and Tricks' to more effortful techniques such as story construction and categorization. This volume has clearly emerged from considerable practical experience with conducting memory courses." -- Contemporary Gerontology

About the Author

Janet Fogler and Lynn Stern are clinical social workers at the University of Michigan Medical Center's Turner Geriatric Clinic.

Customer Reviews

a great book on memory
great book! it has helped me to improve my memory and improve scores on tests. it has also helped me to remember peoples names and faces more easily. highly recomended for any one out there that thinks they have a poor memory

Improving Your Memory
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