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"Why We Forget and How To Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory" by Andrew E. Budson & Elizabeth A. Kensinger

Oct 24, 2023
12:54
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Memory experts Andrew E. Budson and Elizabeth A. Kensinger discuss why we forget, the impact of Alzheimer's disease on memory, the usefulness of memory for future planning, and strategies for enhancing memory and retrieval.
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Quick takeaways

  • Different types of memory are affected by Alzheimer's disease at different stages.
  • Strategies to enhance memory include focusing attention during encoding and utilizing relaxation techniques for improved retrieval.

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Memory is not one thing

Memory is a complex process with different types of memory, including episodic memory for events, procedural memory for skills, and semantic memory for facts. Alzheimer's disease affects different types of memory at different stages, which can explain why patients may remember certain things like playing music but forget other things like their grandchildren.

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