Category Archives: Memory Basics

Good Listening: A Key to Improving Your Memory

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Kathryn Kilpatrick

Do you think you are a good listener?  In order to remember something that was spoken, you have to give it your full attention. So many things compete for our attention and if you are doing something else at the … Continue reading →

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Stress and Memory Lapses

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kathryn Kilpatrick

Some days things go smoother than others. When the stress in your life increases, it is harder to stay focused and your mind is preoccupied. More and more I am hearing complaints of memory concerns which are not limited just to older … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Hurrying on Your Memory

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Kathryn Kilpatrick

There can be something very invigorating about being busy and having things you look forward to doing when you have some free time. More often than not, something pops up unexpectedly and all of a sudden you are rushing around … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the first weekly blog of Memory Fitness Matters

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kathryn Kilpatrick

Memory Fitness Matters offers suggestions for lifelong learning and successful aging. As a speech-language pathologist with over 4 decades of experience working with older adults, Kathryn Kilpatrick specializes in working with older adults and their families facing Alzheimer’s disease and … Continue reading →

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