Carol’s Notes: When stress is a big part of our day, it can play havoc on memory. Here are a few tips on how to retain a good memory while going through this time of potential burden:

A healthy, active brain can prevent the onset and symptoms that relate to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and the natural process of aging upon memory. Implementing these steps into your daily routine can help keep your mind sharp and active. These will help you maintain your cognitive capacities as you get older.

1. Use the art of focusing and meditation

2. If you want to memorize information, mentally repeat it

3. Summarize the information you’d like to remember

4. Create acronyms to help you remember details

5. Create associations

6. Use landmarks and objects to help you remember, especially when driving and practicing routes

7. If you have a daily routine, make it into a ritual instead, to help you remember simple daily tasks

A healthy, fit brain can prevent the development of future cognitive issues. Like the body, the brain needs daily exercising too.