The modern mobile age has enabled new avenues of memory recall and storage. In a recent study by the University of Toronto, researchers have developed an effective smartphone app: HippoCamera.
HippoCamera is a memory aid that works by having the user take pictures of relevant material. This enables users to have a visual aid that helps them remember information. The study found that users who used the app increased their memory recall accuracy by an average of 33%.
The study went on to look into the impact of using the HippoCamera app on people who have been diagnosed with cognitive impairment. The results were equally impressive; participants were able to recall significantly more information than without the use of the app. Participants were able to recall nearly twice as much from memory and had a 25% improvement in recall accuracy.
The app utilizes a combination of visual, spatial, and contextual cues. It works by helping the user create a “memory palace” of sorts, with their photos serving as the location of their stored memories. The app also has a “memory coach” feature, which provides reminders and encouragement.
The creators of HippoCamera are confident that it will help improve the lives of individuals with cognitive impairments, which includes those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The app is also being looked at as a tool to help individuals with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, as well as the general public, boost their memory recall accuracy.
The creators of HippoCamera are also working on other features, such as “memory boosters,” which will enable users to review their photos, provide additional cues, and recollect information more effectively.
HippoCamera is a reliable, accessible, and effective way to improve memory recall. It is also user-friendly, with a simple and intuitive design. With its combination of visual, spatial, and contextual cues, HippoCamera is quickly becoming the go-to app for memory recall.