APA Dictionary of Psychology

a structured clinically-guided memory intervention aimed at reducing the functional impact of memory impairment and improving everyday functioning, typically with individuals with acquired brain injury, stroke, neurodegenerative disease, or other neurological conditions. It is commonly used in neuropsychology, rehabilitation psychology, and occupational therapy, and can be a key part of cognitive rehabilitation, which focuses more broadly on restoring cognitive skills following illness or injury. Memory rehabilitation emphasizes compensatory strategies (e.g., external memory aids, routines), restorative techniques, knowledge acquisition, and/or psychosocial adjustment. Compare memory retraining.