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Can not find it uncomfortable when you can not remember where he parked his car? Or, they feel frustrated when you forget your password on your computer or ATM? If you forgot the name, you lose the keys, missing appointments or not being able to remember something that I know you know, the experts say we have to endure neglect, and has nothing to do with age. We have a great memory and in our 80s and beyond, but only if we are willing to invest time and energy. “The memory declines with age if not used. On the contrary, if used, will continue to improve throughout life. But you have to work on it. The advantage of this is a better quality of life in later years . Research has shown that older people with a strong memory and an alert mind, are more active socially and participate in a wider range of activities, which in turn keeps your brain power and memory in the process. Studies suggest that healthy and active older people are able to learn and remember almost as much as younger age groups, perhaps just not the same speed.

 

So great is the human capacity to remember that some people are able to remember the order of shuffled playing cards in ten bridges, 1,000 random numbers and 99 new names and faces. These are the mental equivalent of super athletes.

 

While most of us do not have to memorize the order of ten packs of cards, have a reliable memory is important, not only in our personal life, but professionally. “When I recall the names of customers and great people and products, is impressive, save time and make people feel important.” Reinhart says Bob, a consultant for 55 years-old memory, he did live training techniques for storing the last 20 years. “People do not know how much untapped power of memory that are between the ears.”

 

There are dozens of mnemonic techniques, but it comes down to use your imagination and association, that Reinhart calls “the pillars of brain function.” Because the brain has difficulty remembering abstract symbols such as names and numbers, the key is to make memorable images related to the brilliant.

 

Wilbright Kathy, owner of a busy 39 years for a coffee, he learned this lesson in an easy to remember one day took a local school to help you remember the names of customers. She taught memory techniques and memory training to improve the way we perceive the world and improve your memory. It worked. “For example, a man in constant back and I could never remember whether his name was Gary or Barry,” said Wilbright. “After the course I took, I began to show a handful of berries Barry. I have never forgotten his name.”

 

So even if one of the easiest ways to improve memory may seem obvious, is important. The most common reason is to forget healthy adults are unable to concentrate. The distraction can cause memory lapses, no matter how old you are.

 

The work in our favor, experts say, is that the mind naturally wants to create a connection between things that are not normally associated. Think about the words giraffe ‘and’ apple ‘and your mind will automatically find a way to connect the two. (I immediately imagine a giraffe balance an apple on his head. Exploiting the natural inclination, then stretching the image with your imagination in a way that is unforgettable is the key to remember.

 

So next time you have to remember something, try to make a ridiculous association between two living beings. For example, a sweater in a window on the screen is dark red as a ripe cherry. When you want to remember the color of the dress, just think of a cherry and immediately remember what the shirt looks. The memory can store about 10,000 images and you can use this library of images to form any number of chains of association. The crowd, the more unreal and absurd these images of fantasy, the easier it is for them to memorize.