Memory lapses affect us all, young and old, able-bodied and disabled. This booklet is intended to offer advice on improving everyday memory skills, on helping to prevent memory lapses in the first place, and on trying to cope better with memory difficulties when they do occur. You may find that only some of the advice is suitable for your particular needs, or that you have to adapt any advice to your particular circumstances. It is important that you keep in mind that the advice in the booklet is meant to offer general guidelines, rather than a ready remedy for memory difficulties, and that the advice needs to be thought through before applying to your particular circumstances or to those of someone you know. This booklet is not meant to be a substitute for professional advice or treatment.