Coping with Memory Problems (Overcoming Common Problems)

A Books on Prescription/Reading Well title Do you, or does someone you know, struggle to remember things? For every person who develops Alzheimer's, there are thought to be at least another eight whose memory problems are severe enough to affect the quality of their lives. Written by an award-winning neuropsychologist, Coping with Memory Problems has been written to help you, or the person you are caring for, cope with memory difficulties. It explains how memory works and describes strategies you can use to boost your brain. It also looks at the most common causes of memory problems and shows you how to seek further help for something that might be more than just age-related decline. Although there is no miracle solution, using the strategies outlined in this book will go a long way to reducing the annoyance that memory problems can cause in daily life, and thus to restoring your equilibrium and wellbeing. This book explores how memory may be affected by stress, anxiety and depression, and suggests practical ways of coping, as well as what to do if you are really concerned. Topics Different types of memory such as prospective, autobiographical, and procedural memory How does memory go wrong? ? with checklist Why memory may go wrong ? normal age related decline, physical illness, medication, hormonal changes, alcohol, neurological damage and disease The role of anxiety in memory problems Mood and memory - how depression affects memory Stress and memory function. Practical strategies that can really help. When to seek further help This book explores how memory may be affected by stress, anxiety and depression, and suggests practical ways of coping, as well as what to do if you are really concerned. Topics include: Different types of memory such as prospective, autobiographical, and procedural memory How does memory go wrong? - with checklist Why memory may go wrong - normal age related decline, physical illness, medication, hormonal changes, alcohol, neurological damage and disease The role of anxiety in memory problems Mood and memory - how depression affects memory Stress and memory function. Practical strategies tha This book addresses all forms of memory loss, organic and non-organic; it explores how memory may be affected by stress, anxiety and depression, and suggests practical ways of coping, as well as what to do if you are really concerned.