Memory and cognitive function
Memory and cognition in daily life
Forgetfulness, slower thinking, or difficulty with everyday tasks can have many causes. Careful assessment comes before any neurofeedback or biofeedback training.
- Memory & Cognition
Changes that may become noticeable
Names or appointments are forgotten more often, words are harder to find, or familiar tasks take longer. Attention, planning, and mental stamina may also be affected.
Occasional forgetfulness does not automatically indicate illness. New, progressive, or disruptive changes require medical assessment.
Factors that may contribute
Poor sleep, stress, medication, pain, mood, hormonal change, and neurological conditions can affect cognitive function. An EEG alone cannot distinguish these causes.
We take existing findings into account and agree specific goals. When a neurodegenerative or other medical condition is suspected, specialist assessment takes priority.
Training with reviewable goals
Neurofeedback can provide feedback on selected EEG activity. Biofeedback may add information about physical stress responses that can influence attention and memory in daily life.
- Observe attention as a basis for remembering
- Pace mental demands in suitable units
- Record goals and changes relevant to daily life
- Connect findings with medical care
What training cannot do
Neurofeedback does not diagnose dementia and cannot rule out a progressive condition. Depending on the situation, it may be used as complementary training. Effects and evidence depend on the concern and protocol.
Discuss cognitive changes
Tell us what changes you have noticed and which assessments have already been completed. We will discuss appropriate next steps.