Tips for coping with memory problems
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Follow a rich and balanced diet.
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Keep a routine.
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Organize information (keep details in a calendar or day planner).
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Put items in the same spot (always put your keys in the same place by the door).
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Repeat information (repeat names when you meet people).
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Run through the alphabet in your head to help you remember a word.
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Make associations (relate new information to things you already know).
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Involve your senses (if you are a visual learner, visualize an item).
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Teach others or tell them stories.
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Get a full night's sleep.
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Learn more about what you can do to maintain your brain health and strengthen your memory.