3 memory test methods to try at home

3 memory test methods to try at home

Your keys and mobile phones always seem to have long legs, and they always go somewhere or hide. There is also the name. You always forget someone’s name suddenly, even if you meet this person every day, even a second before you still remember his name...

Don't worry, these memory problems may just be due to stress. These are either due to lack of sleep or because you have too many tasks to complete. And as you age, your memory will inevitably decline, but at the same time your memory will become better and more effective.

If you start to worry about your memory problems, here are 5 ways to test your memory that you can try at home.

1. Draw a clock

This task requires the help of a friend.

First prepare paper and pen, and then let your friend say a time. Now, you draw a clock with 12 graduations. Then, draw the hands of the clock on the time your friend said. When you are done, have your friend check your results.

Research papers show that the "clock-drawing test" is a reliable means of detecting dementia, although you need an expert to help you interpret the test results.

2. Find the missing thing

You also need a friend to assist you in this test. Ask him to place 10 to 20 small objects on the coffee table or on the plate. These small objects can be keys, small boxes, batteries, biscuits, etc. You can choose whatever you want. Then ask your friend to cover these things with a towel.

When you are ready, ask your friend to remove the towel for 1 minute. During this time period, you have to look at these objects carefully and remember their location. When 1 minute is up, ask your friend to cover these things again. Then he would secretly take an object from it and mess up the rest. Your task is to take a look at these and find out what is missing.

3. Observation and memory

Using the items above, the difference this time is to have your friends replace these objects with 10 to 20 new ones. Then you observe for another minute, after the time is up. You should try to write down what you can think of.