20/20 Thinking

Thu, Jan 8, 2009

Reading Room

Book by Maggie Greenwood-Robinson


Memory Assessment Clinic in Bethesda, MD
Memory Self-Test

Step 1: Read through the following list of 14 foods once, concentrating on each word.
onions
plums
eggs
blackberries
hazelnuts		 shrimp
tonic water
mayonaise
basil
mangoes		 pasta
ham
brownies
oatmeal
Step 2: Turn away from the list and write down as many of the foods as you can remember.
Step 3: Match your list to the foods listed above.  Scoring: You have a sharp memory if you scored accordingly:

  • Ages 18 to 39:  You remembered 10 items.
  • Ages 40 to 59:  You remembered 9 items.
  • Ages 60 to 69:  You remembered 8 items.
  • Ages 70 or older: You remembered 7 items.

Assessing Your Memory Performance:
If you scored below what is considered normal for your age group, you may want to undergo further testing at your physician’s office or at a memory clinic.


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