FGCU Florida Institute of Government Presents "How to Improve Memory" Workshop
7/25/2005

WHO     FGCU Florida Institute of Government, for managers and employees from both the private and public sectors

WHAT     "How to Improve Memory" full-day workshop from the Florida Institute of Government's Interpersonal Skills Programs. The workshop presents an intriguing overview of how memory works and provides insights into what causes forgetting and how age and emotions affect memory. Participants receive effective, easy to use and practical techniques to improve memory and function better at work and at home. Bill Beckwith is instructor for the course.

WHEN     8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19

WHERE     Student Union Ballroom B

WHY     To learn how to:
·     Discuss the different types of memory and how they impact functioning
·     Manage five behaviors that increase the likelihood of forgetting
·     Master at least 10 different memory aids that work
·     Describe how stress and emotions influence memory
·     Develop practical and proactive plans to reduce the effects of aging on memory

COST     $89

CONTACT     Joanne Hartke at (239) 590-7815 or jhartke@fgcu.edu

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