Visual Support Of Memory In The Elderly

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Discusses several experiments conducted for memory training. Development of a mnemonic to reduce instances of forgetting. A computer-assisted teaching program of imagery-based mnemonic strategies. Reduction in depression & memory difficulties. Mnemonic techniques to help firms comply with California's Injury & Illness Prevention Program legislation.

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"Based on research on visual support for memory in the elderly, Sharps and Price-Sharps (1996) developed a simple mnemonic in which respondents kept a visually distinctive plastic plate in a prominent place in their homes and used it as a base for items to be recalled and for reminder notes for future activities. In one experiment, respondents were asked to record all instances of forgetting in a notebook, which was placed on their pillow so they would remember to record items each day. After one week, they were given a plate and a notepad. The plate was to be kept on the dining or kitchen table and items to be recalled, e.g. reading glasses, car keys, were placed on the plate. Things to be done were written on self-adhesive sheets from the notepad and the sheets stuck to the plate. Instances of forgetting were again tabulated for one week."

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