Are there any proven methods of improving short-term memory loss?

Answer 1

There are many products that claim to be able to help avoid short-term meemory loss and increase memory capacity. However, the best way to improve memory is to make sure that our body has the tools it needs to stay mentally healthy:


1) .Sensory memory- stimulus is stored in the exact form and perfect detail it was experienced.

2) Echoic memory for auditory information (stored as an echo) and other buffers for information related to the other senses: taste, smell and touch.

3) Memory area (called a "buffer") where incoming visual information is stored as a picture or icon


4) Avoid being Vit B 12 deficient. Two things that decline together with age are our body's ability to absorb vitamin B-12, and our short term memory. Vit B-12 is a natural memory enhancer that helps cut the risk for Alzheimer's and dementia by lowering homocysteine (a culprit in vascular dementia) and improving the function of our nerve cells in the brain.


5) Commit to memory meaningful objects in "chunks." While an individual may only be able to remember seven random digits, it may be possible to remember more digits if they are "chunked" into meaningful objects: thus, "1776-2001-1941" represents twelve separate digits -- well beyond most people's capacity -- but only three easily-remembered chunks


6) Items can be maintained indefinitely in short-term memory by rehearsal: e.g. by repeating the information over and over again. An example would be a seven-digit phone number, which is maintained in short-term memory by repetition until the number is dialed, and then fades from short-term memory once the conversation starts. Repetition may also increase the probability that items in short-term memory will enter permanent storage in long-term memory

7) Intermediate-term or working memory is sometimes considered a synonym for short-term memory. However, memory researchers often consider this a specialized term referring for information about the current task. Thus, even though a specific phone number may occupy short-term memory, working memory contains the information that lets you remember that you are in the process of phoning the gas company to complain about a recent billing error.

8) Returning objects back to where you store them immediately after use.

9) Organized filing system- Storing files and objects in an organized fashion. e;g. alphabetically.

10) Use of a " do- it -list." or reminders.

11) Word association.

Answer 2

It depends on the cause of the short-term memory loss. Is it due to a head injury or ageing? If so, check out http://www.alzheimersprevention.org for 4 different ways of protecting against memory loss.
If you just want to improve your short-term memory, there are various techniques, such as repetition, use of mnemonics, using imagery, etc (just surf psychology sites for Memory) or just using the organiser on your mobile phone, or a diary.
Good Luck!

Answer 3

Smoke Marijuana ...everything the government and like whatever says about it...is a lie to Brainwash you because thats all the MAN wants to do...is make everyone believe bullshit...weed Increases your brain cell productions rate by 40% when you smoke it it only makes you smarter and have a better memory. so try it

Answer 4

Write things down. Ask people to remind you of things. See your GM who should be able to refer you to an appropriate specialist.

Answer 5

i believe taking vitamins rich in ginkgo biloba increases memory retention...

Answer 6

keeping a diary and remembering car nos., address etc. will help a lot

Answer 7

emmm...damn ive forgotten the answer..lol

Answer 8

make notes...work puzzles...play games that require memory
read...quiz yourself on detail