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Active Minds Memory Programme

The Active Minds Memory Programme provides information and support for people who are worried about their memory.

It offers simple, practical advice to help you understand how your memory works and how to manage everyday activities with more confidence.

What the programme covers

Active Minds includes guidance and tips on:

  • How your memory works
  • Ways to improve memory and recall
  • Using memory aids and reminders
  • Staying safe at home
  • Communication skills
  • Managing your medication safely
  • Healthy eating and diet
  • Physical activity and exercise
  • Relaxation and wellbeing

The programme has been developed by a team of health and care professionals, including: Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, nurses and pharmacists.

How this can help you

The advice and resources are designed to help you:

  • Feel more confident managing your memory
  • Stay independent for longer
  • Improve your overall health and wellbeing

Videos

Watch our short videos for practical advice and simple tips to help you manage your memory and stay well.

The videos cover a range of helpful topics:

Introduction to Active Minds

An overview of the programme and how it can support you.

Tips and techniques for your memory

Practical ways to help improve memory and recall.

Staying safe

Advice on keeping safe at home and in daily life.

Physical activity

Simple ways to stay active and support your health.

Healthy eating

Guidance on diet and nutrition for wellbeing.

Let’s Talk communication

Tips to support communication and staying connected.

Managing your medication safely

How to take and organise medication safely.

Medication tips and technology

Useful tools and reminders to help manage medication.

Let’s talk about relaxation

Understanding stress and the importance of relaxation.

Let’s relax

Simple relaxation techniques you can try at home.

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Useful resources

You can try our Active Minds memory activities for simple, enjoyable ways to keep your brain active, improve your memory and challenge your thinking every day: