Remember when...? Using mnemonics to boost memory in the elderly.
Memory loss associated with normal aging is frequently confused with dementia. Self-perceived memory loss can lead to social withdrawal, which can contribute to an ongoing pattern of memory impairment. Memory instruction utilizing mnemonic techniques can lead to improvement in both memory and self-esteem in the elderly. A simple, four-session mnemonics instruction program can provide an effective intervention to assist older persons in coping with memory problems.
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D000368:Aged; D001245:Association Learning; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012649:Self Concept; D012934:Social Isolation