Procedural memory is part of the storage mechanism for long-term memory, and it contains memory for skills, such as those needed that require perceptual, motor, and cognitive skills for difficult tasks. Examples of these tasks are cooking a meal, dancing, riding a bike, playing an instrument, and walking. They may also include habits such as brushing your teeth or balancing your checkbook. An interesting point to remember is that most of these skills were actually learned gradually over time. Therefore, when you begin to notice a decline, in your function of one task or another, it is essential to be patient. When you chose the skills and procedures that you feel you should retain and are within your current abilities, please remember that it took time to learn these skills and habits, and it may take a little time to relearn them to the level that you once remember. |
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