IN YOUR WORDS: Differences in memory
Published: Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 6, 2014 at 3:21 p.m.
As we age, our short-term memory becomes less efficient. Our long-term memory becomes more proficient.
Many people complain about their short-term memory. They can’t find their keys, glasses or remember people’s names. This is an easy fix. Put your keys and glasses in the exact same place when not being used. Use word association for people’s names. Also, mental and physical exercises can help short-term memory.
It’s absolutely amazing how proficient our long-term memory is. We can remember exact details of events in our lives that happened decades ago. Some of these events are quite poignant. These memories are intertwined with our life experiences that make us who we are today. In reality, long-term memory is a history of the brain. In many cases, history can be a precursor for the future.
Recently, while reminiscing about my childhood, I had a vivid recollection that I was so ugly, my parents had to tie a bone around my neck so the dog would play with me!
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