Cognition and memory refer to all of our higher mental processes and are a key topic of interest as we age and try to figure out "how do we remember and how do we forget." Recent research findings indicate that forgetting is a matter of interference rather than passive decay. Evidently, there is a form of competition when trying to remember between information stored in memory. Some tips to help improve memory are to think about what you want to remember and pay close attention to details to minimize memory interference. In addition, increasing your socialization will help you minimize interference of memory because of increased clarification of details, which will make your overall memory skills even stronger. Ongoing socialization helps us to organize thoughts by minimizing interference and strengthening the brain. According to Lisa F. Berkman, director of the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, "the working hypothesis is that social engagement is what makes you mentally engaged."
~Debra
