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Visual memory support
— an effective mnemonic device for older adults | | Author(s) | Matthew J Sharps, Jana L Price-Sharps |
| Journal title | The Gerontologist, vol 36, no 5, October 1996 |
| Pages | pp 706-708 |
| Keywords | Memory and Reminiscence ; Mental ageing. |
| Annotation | Based on recent research on visual support for memory in older people, a simple mnemonic was developed. Respondents retained a visually distinctive plastic plate in a prominent place in their homes, and used it as a base for items to be recalled and for reminder notes of future activities. Specific instructions were given for the use of the plate and notes. In two experiments, this system was shown to reduce the frequency of everyday memory errors by an average of 57-65%. |
| Accession Number | CPA-970528017 A |
| Classmark | DB: D6 |
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