Maximum Recovery Requires Skilled Medical Attention—But You Can Help
When you’ve had any kind of bump or blow to the head, the first thing you want to do, whether you can move on your own or need attention from an emergency medical responder, is get the care you need. That may be at a hospital emergency room, an urgent care facility, or an experienced practitioner, such as Advance Healthcare Systems. Your doctor will have the tools to conduct the necessary assessment and either prescribe a regimen of care or refer you to a specialist, such as a neurologist or physiatrist. But there are some things that you can do at home to help restore or strengthen your cognitive skills.
Strategies to Rebuild Your Brain’s Ability to Create and Store Memories
These are simple tools to make it easier to find or recall information at a later date:
- Write things down— You may keep a journal or simply jot things down on a legal pad. Writing it down helps in two ways. First, you can always go to the writing to refresh your memory. Second, the simple act of writing something down will help imprint it in your brain.
- Build a story around something you want to recall— This will give your brain more context and opportunities to trigger a memory. You may also use other common mnemonic devices, such as songs, rhymes, or acronyms.
- Say it out loud— Tell others what you want to remember. Again, it will help imprint the memory in your brain. You may also be able to rely on others for cues to trigger your memory.
- Visualize your memory— It’s true—a picture can be worth a thousand words. Don’t be afraid to make your visualizations outlandish. They’ll be more memorable that way.
- Repetition aids learning— Educators have known this for millennia. The more you say or do something, the more ingrained it will become.
Contact Us to Set Up an Appointment
At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have extensive experience working successfully with individuals who suffer any type of concussion or traumatic brain injury. Call us toll-free at 1-877-487-8289 or fill out the form provided below to schedule an assessment. We offer locations across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Antonio.
