i have found that it is possible to improve memory (recall) impairments, and to delay any of those 'medical' reasons for memory (encode) loss.

i used 2 particular methods, one is called 'Binaural Beats' and acts directly on the brain to stimulate the 'connectors' or ganglia which facilitate both encoding and recall (they are actually 2 separate things).

i have also been using computer games which challenge me to make connections directly, such as Bejeweled and Hidden Objects. i do jigsaw puzzles and crosswords, too.

about 26 yrs ago i was poisoned and had severe memory damage, that is just now responding to my efforts, after many other repairs have been made. so i am convinced that it is better to save what you can while you still have it, than to have to rebuild it.

best wishes~