Posted on 09/18/2006 9:10:04 PM PDT by stainlessbanner
rom pin numbers to people's names, most Britons have a tough time remembering everyday things, a survey said.
In total 87% of Britons have difficulty remembering everyday things, while a third of women admitted forgetting where they have put things and 30% of men struggled to remember people's names.
The results are part of Alzheimer's Society's Million Memories campaign which includes a website - www.millionmemories.org.uk - to help store people's memories and raise awareness of memory loss.
Remembering where they put things was a problem for 42% of 16-24 year olds compared to 23% of the over 65s.
Alzheimer's Society chief executive Neil Hunt said: "Memory lapses happen to everyone from time to time, but if your forgetfulness is getting worse or is starting to affect your everyday life it is best to get it checked out."
Celebrities including Britt Ekland, Jo Brand, Lynda Bellingham, Sally Lindsay and Graham Norton are backing the campaign which coincides with World Alzheimer's Day on September 21.
Former world memory champ Ben Pridmore suggested: "If you want to improve your memory then a top tip is to think in pictures, your brain processes pictures more easily than words.
"It is hard to imagine how devastating it must be to be affected by a disease like Alzheimer's, which robs people of their memories."
How exactly did you bail us out? By turning up late for both World Wars, thanks!
Bet you forgot about the eagle squadron pilots didnt you? they were right on time dont you think?
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