Chapter+10+Technology+to+Improve+Cognition,+Learning,+and+Memory

__** Chapter 10 Technology to Improve Cognition, Learning, and Memory **__

Cognitive impairments are like roadblocks to functional independence and lifestyles that are productive. People with impaired cognition have trouble with things that most of us take for granted. These impairments can fall into the following categories: memory, reasoning, attention, learning, judgment, and self-awareness. There are a variety of impairment levels from mild to severe. Technology is one of the most useful ways to help with these impairments. Cognitive impairments are treated in two ways, the restorative approach and the compensatory approach. In the restorative approach the goal is to restore skills that have been lessened or loss. The compensatory approach has the goal of learning to use strategies, techniques, and tools to improve the current cognitive level. It is also helpful to work on other tasks that aren't technology dependent. Some of these skills are to keep calendars, reduce clutter, minimize stress and distractions, engage in cognitive challenging activities, and by establishing routines.

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