Tips for coping with memory problems

• Follow a rich and balanced diet.

• Keep a routine.

• Organize information (keep details in a calendar or day planner).

• Put items in the same spot (always put your keys in the same place by the door).

• Repeat information (repeat names when you meet people).

• Run through the alphabet in your head to help you remember a word.

• Make associations (relate new information to things you already know).

• Involve your senses (if you are a visual learner, visualize an item).

• Teach others or tell them stories.

• Get a full night's sleep.

• Learn more about what you can do to maintain your brain health and strengthen your memory.