The Memory Handbook: Strategies and activities to aid memory

This handbook is full of practical ideas to use with anyone who is experiencing mild to severe memory difficulties. The suggestions and activities can be used when working with individuals or groups. The strategies can, in fact, be used by anyone young or old, who has become worried about loss of memory.

The handbook provides:

• Information about how memory works and different types of memory
• An outline of what can affect memory
• Strategies to aid memory
• Activities to practise using the strategies
• Activities to keep the brain active and maintain memory

The resource is aimed at staff in care environments such as residential homes, day centres, social clubs, support groups, carers or anyone who might be concerned about loss of memory. It promotes understanding about memory difficulties and provides a wide range of strategies and activities to aid response to individual need.