Why do we forget names?

Why do we forget names?

Brain Tuners tell us that their biggest memory let-down is NAMES! Take Ted, for example. My biggest concern is forgetting names.  Sometimes they are names of people I have known for some time although they are not people that are close friends, but still, it’s...
Dementia: What can I do to help?

Dementia: What can I do to help?

Dementia is a cruel disease. Only a small percentage of us will suffer from dementia but most of us know someone who is coping with it. Being a friend, caregiver and/or family member can be distressing and we often feel at a loss as to what to do to help. Here are...
Gillian Eadie on ‘Kiwi Living’, TV One

Gillian Eadie on ‘Kiwi Living’, TV One

TV One in New Zealand has a lifestyle show, Kiwi Living. Memory Foundation co-founder, Gillian Eadie, was interviewed by show host, Monty Beetham (who has a stellar career in rugby league, boxing and his charity, Steps for Life). See the memory tips and techniques for...
Top 5 Memory Tips for You.

Top 5 Memory Tips for You.

Get these right and you’ll remember everything you need. Did you know that your brain is designed to forget? That’s right, to forget! No, it’s not a misprint – your brain is working hard all day forgetting things so that you are not having a brain overload...
How to make Memory Traces.

How to make Memory Traces.

What are Memory Traces? If you find something new you want to remember later, firstly you need to pay close attention to the details. Then. using repetition, actions or taking a ‘mental photograph’ you connect what you need to remember in as many ways as...