How do you help a person recover memory?

Answer 1

Memory is a funny thing. Sometimes brain cells become damaged and recalling things become more difficult. But you can do memory exercises to work the brain. It also helps to write stuff down and repeat information often so the brain can re-record information and get a newer ability to recall. It is also healthy to do a lot of brain work such a doing puzzles, crossword puzzles, number games, Scrabble, games that ask questions, like trivia games and computer games. Be very patient with the person if he or she has dementia problems or a brain injury. They want to remember just as much as you want them to remember. Have the patient see a doctor if he or she has severe memory problems and has not been diagnosed. As people age they have a harder time with recall. That does not necessarily mean the people have brain disease or are stupid.