2/24: Memory

BHQ site: (www.brainhq.com)

When people tell us why they are taking Brain Fitness Online, they say it is because they want to improve their memory. This lesson is all about Memory, and is actually a summary of a 24-lesson class on memory. It will help you understand what the memory is, how memories are formed and stored, what happens when we experience memory loss, and how we can build and improve our memory, at any age. Though it can be a complex topic, you will come away with a better understanding of your memory, how it works, and what you need to do to improve it. Something we all want to do! Click here to read and view the interactive version of the lesson and watch the videos as you read, or you can download and save the handout by clicking on: Everything Memory. Don't forget to take the fun memory test that Mary included in the lesson.

View: For a better understanding, you can also take a look at this beautiful PowerPoint presentation: Click here to view the PPt presentation.

Quiz: Take the Quiz!

After you've followed any of the links below to read a lesson or view a feature, you can use the drop down menu above (under BF Basics) to return to this week's entry (look for 2/24 Memory) and continue your lesson, or simply close (X-out of ) the lesson page and this one will pop back up.

On the BrainHQ Site – “Memories are made up of what you sense. Typically, when memory fails, it’s not because you forgot how to remember—it’s because your brain isn’t processing information very clearly or you weren't focused on the information. BHQ exercises for memory can sharpen the brain’s ability to record this information so that you can create a clearer memory that’s easier to recall.”(BHQ). As with every category of exercises, the BHQ website gives you background about the subject (memory), an explanation about how each exercise works to improve that cognitive skill, and how scientific principles are applied to produce the benefit that we want. Take a look at this Introduction to the Exercises that explains how many of the exercises overlap in the cognitive skills they strengthen and why it is important to recognize this fact.

You can read more about the memory exercises and how they can help improve your memory, by clicking here: Exercises and scrolling down to the Memory Category of exercises (the pink icons). Click on any exercise to read more about it and the benefits it provides, or click on the exercise of your choice below, for a version that includes a video demonstration of each exercise, or click on any of the underlines headings below.

Hear, Hear Memory Grid Mind’s Eye Rhythm Recall Scene Crasher Syllable Stacks To-Do List Training

Optional Memory Activity: The BrainHQ program provides quite a memory workout. Memory improves when it is challenged and we accept that challenge by trying to focus, concentrate and remember. Here is another online activity that challenges your memory. Try it out and let us know how you do! Remember the details

Zoom Session: We will be having our online Zoom session this week, on Wednesday evening, Feb 26th, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. In the first half-hour we will answer questions about the exercises or BHQ website. Then, at 7:00 we will talk about the weekly lesson, share BHQ experiences, and review the Power Point presentations. We will be live at 6:30 for individual questions or to demonstrate, live, any exercise you may have questions about.

Zoom Instructions: Just follow the instructions on the Home Page or click here to view a video that will help you.

If you are a returning student to Zoom, you can click here for a direct link to zoom.

Here's the schedule of events and live links:

6:30 - 7:00 Q&A about exercises, websites or lessons

7:00 - 7:30 Basics Lesson on Memory

7:30 - 8:00 Topics Lesson on The Art of Memory

If it’s your first time participating in a Zoom session, you can try it by getting on the site early to see how easy it is to get it set up. We begin our first BHQ Lesson at 6:30, so try getting on at about 6:15-6:30 and call Pat (at the number below) if you have any trouble. You can participate by video and audio, or just listen in by phone. Please let us know if you need help!

Enjoy the exercises and have a brain-healthy week.

Need help? Contact us at:

Pat Mosteller (pmostell@sdccd.edu) Cell 619-818-3953 - Online classes

Mary Burns (mburns@sdccd.edu) - Online classes

Debbie Flores (dsflores@sdccd.edu) - Cell 619-608-9001 --Online classes & Wednesday AM and PM classes at the Kroc Center

Janet Blair ( blusdbits@gmail.com ) - St Pauls Plaza. Contact for Support and Lesson Review

Yael Lorberfeld (ylorberfeld@sdccd.edu) . Mondays at the Kroc Center, Wednesdays at the College Ave Senior Center (Temple Emanu-El), and Friday mornings at the La Jolla JCC.

Marilyn Kessler (marilynk@ifssd.org) - Mondays at the College Ave Senior Center (Temple Emanu-El)