The Memory Workbook: Breakthrough Techniques to Exercise Your Brain and Improve Your Memory

by Douglas J. Mason and Michael Lee Kohn

Book Overview

This book offers you an array of innovative techniques, exercises, games, and puzzles that will help you see and understand how your memory works at the same time that you are stretching your memory muscles. Learn how to maximize the receptiveness of your senses, focus on what is important to you, rehearse and imprint information you want to save, and use visual and sensory imagery to deepen your memory experience. The authors also incorporate the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572242582
• ISBN13: 9781572242586
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.6" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Clever and Original

My wife and I decided to investigate our aging memory and started with many other books and programs before finding "The Memory Workbook". This was the last book that we purchased. The book is long and at times difficult and challenging but what a difference we both notice in our memory! This is hands down the best hands on self paced memory program out there. There is a nice section on specific memory disorders and resources.

Buck the trend - improve your memory as you age!

Worried because you forgot some of the items you were supposed to pick up at the grocery? Afraid that your memory lapses may signal impending Alzheimer's disease? Ease your mind. This book will help you do just that by explaining memory and providing some very helpful techniques for memory improvement. Along with the surprisingly enjoyable exercises, Mason and Kohn address the kinds of memory loss that are reversible and discuss why certain types of memory degrade with age. They discuss specific drugs that elderly folk often take and explain what their memory consequences might be. They also discuss the role of diet in memory and offer tips for diet and supplements backed up by the latest research. Instead of giving up and giving in, help an elder improve their memory. Help yourself to a memory like a steel trap instead of a spaghetti strainer. Get this book, do the exercises, and develop a great memory - no matter what your age! Five stars! Phyllis Staff, Ph.D. author, "How to Find Great Senior Housing" and "128 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's and Other Dementias"

The Memory Workbook provides a comprehensive and fun program for memory improvement

The Memory Workbook provides a comprehensive program designed to help rewire the mental habits that interfere with memory functioning. It offers multiple fun techniques that will challenge your assumptions, get you in touch with your senses and memory experiences, identify and use your natural strengths, help you focus on what is important. The authors include the latest scientific findings, neurological assessments, information about medications, memory disorders, and resources for additional help. The book is written with a sense of humor and it entertains as it teaches.

New Awareness

I really appreciate this book. I have noticed many changes in my memory in the last two years. The workbook has been very helpful in providing answers to my questions on how memory functions and ways to adjust and focus my attention in ways that make it fun! In addition, the exercises have been extremely beneficial in developing techniques for me to improve my memory. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in maintaining and improving their memory.

Memory Plus

This book is a great self help tool not only in the area of memory - but in using the power of positive thinking. Right from the start the exercises give you power to enhance your memory by teaching techniques to pay attention, to associate and to accept your own abilities. For anyone who has a tendancy to forget, you can learn your strengths, boost your weaknesses and even smile at them. If you fear Aging, Alzheimers, Dimentia or Senility - there is an explanation that is understandable. Medication, Depression and other factors that can alter one's memory are also described.I would recommend this book to anyone who suffers from or knows someone else who has concerns regarding his or her memory.