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CHAPTER 4

Put Together Your Memory Program

Principles of the Memory Program

1. You need to adopt a comprehensive memory program rather than hope for a quick fix against
age-related memory loss.
2. No single approach will be sufficient to prevent memory loss due to aging, or to block or
reverse age-related memory loss after it has set in. An integrated approach that includes sound
general health measures (diet, exercise, memory training), identifying and reversing specific
causes of memory loss for those who have such causes, and limited use of medications
(vitamins, alternative therapies, and pharmaceuticals) will give you the maximum benefit.
3. The program requires consistency and long-term commitment, because given the nature of
age-related memory loss, you may not see any results for many months or even years after you
begin the program.
4. You don't need to follow every single suggestion or piece of advice; rather, you should tailor
the program to your own needs. For example, while everyone should develop sound dietary
and exercise habits, not everyone needs to take medications to prevent memory loss. The
Memory Program itself is individualized and tailor-made for people in specific age