Week 4 – Discussion Board 1

[Art Liebl]

In at least 250 words talk about what things inhibit good mental retention. Why is good mental retention key to becoming successful as an interpreter? Respond to two fellow students by Monday.

[Shivangi Patel]

FACTORS THAT CAN IMPAIR YOUR MENTAL RETENTION-
Aging
The aging process can harm certain aspects of memory and others not at all. Studies have shown that older adults.
Distractibility
Being distracted by something during your brain’s memory-making process can prevent the information in a Short term memory.
Sleep issues
Most of us have experienced memory lapses when we stay up too late but the amount of sleep you get isn’t as important is good.
Nutritional deficiencies
Being deficient in key vitamins and other nutrients interferes with optimal memory. Science has shown that not getting enough of vitamins B 12, B1, B6 and B9 leads to memory loss,
Hormonal imbalances
Your hormones carry essential messages that control and influence how your body and brain function.
Family history
The risk of memory issues increases if a person’s parents or siblings have developed Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. This

[Estevao Rosacruz]

It’s interesting that all those aspects that influence the memory process are also connected with several other things in your body. So if one lacks, the others would probably follow.

[Carolina Swanstrom]

In most websites where I did research, they tried to point out how important good sleep and balanced diet can make a great change in our brain, keeping it healthy for a good mental retention.

[Saika Pierre]

Hi Shivangi,

It’s great that you mentioned hormonal imbalances can impair mental retention. I didn’t see that in my research. It makes me wonder about the different effects this may have on men and women.

[Shivangi Patel]

AS MEDICAL INTERPRETER IT IS DEFINETELT GOOD TO BE FLUENT WITH MED TERMS AND MED EDUCATION FOR GOOD HAND ON AND IN ORDER TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY SO YOU CAN IMPLEMENT BETTER KNOWLEDGE TO PEOPLE AND REIMBARK WHAT YOU HAVE STUDIED IN YOUR COLLEGE AND REMEMEBR IT FOR LIFETIME TO FURTHUR IMPLEENT IN DAY TO DAY LIFE.

[Carlos Martinez]

Family history can be one of the most common causes of memory issues agree with you

[Estevao Rosacruz]

Various factors can impede effective memory retention, whether it be for long-term learning or short-term memory use. Inadequate sleep significantly affects cognitive function and the consolidation of memories. Stress and anxiety contribute to attentional diversion and the release of hormones that interfere with memory formation, so one of the key methods to prevent this is making sure to lead a life full of laughter and good relationships. Poor nutrition, specifically deficiencies in essential nutrients, such as vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, compromises brain health and undermines optimal cognitive function, and lastly lack of exercise is one of the crucial reasons why the mind might be lacking in the memory department, so to exercise the body is one of the building blocks for a healthy mind.
Distractions and multitasking can overwhelm cognitive processes, hindering the encoding of information. Lack of engagement and interest in the subject can lead to disinterest and diminished motivation, negatively impacting memory retention. Insufficient study habits and the absence of effective learning strategies impede the establishment of major neural connections necessary for memory formation and retention.
For us interpreters, having good long term memory of medical terms and previous encounters with possible similarities, and retaining key elements and information on a specific session is imperative for succeeding in interpreting. Various methods of mental retention can and should be applied to best tackle every medical interpretation encounter we might have.

[Carolina Swanstrom]

Interesting observation of how everything is connected, and how a change in lifestyle can improve many areas at once, not only for your own health but for how you perform in your job.

[Carolina Swanstrom]

There’s a long list of things that can interfere with a good mental retention and overall cognitive health. Stress can have lasting effects on the brain structure and function that impacts memory retention. The release of stress hormones interferes with the way the hippocampus works.

When you are not getting the right amount of sleep you are more likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes, and narrowed blood vessels. Each of these can decrease blood flow inside the brain. Getting enough rest helps you process new information once you wake up, and sleeping after learning can consolidate this information into memories, allowing you to store them in your brain.

A balanced diet is crucial for overall brain health. Deficiencies in essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, can affect cognitive function and memory.

Lack of social stimulation can lead to isolation, it can have a negative impact on memory and thinking skills. It can cause brain shrinkage and changes in brain cells. It is also associated with an increased risk of dementia, which one of the symptoms is memory loss.

Not having mental stimulation, Lack of cognitive engagement can lead to a decline in memory and overall cognitive function.

Memory retention is a necessary skill that a medical interpreter should have a high level in, specially when there’s complex medical terms and produces being talked about in the session. And not only for that session, when there’s a subject being talked about and previously discussed with another patient, it could make it easier for the interpreter to know what words are going to be used.

[Carlos Martinez]

Distraction multi tasking good point as an interpreter one of our things that we have to do is stay focus in one thing.

[Estevao Rosacruz]

I find it interesting that in this line of business, we technically must do both: staying solely focused on the conversation that is taking place, but also paying attention to many different visual and verbal cues from both the patient and doctor, as seen in previous chapters.

[Saika Pierre]

That’s an interesting observation, Stephen. I think although we’re multitasking, the engagement and level of concentration allow for good retention.

[Carlos Martinez]

Nutrition we all know that everything that we eat can interfere with our health having a good diet every day will help always to be in a good state of mind.
Medication have a lot of side effects when we take them on a norm Alcohol or drug misuse as we all know this is the worst thing we can do to our bodies and our brain Exercise also helps with depression and anxiety and other forms of emotional distress. Sleep problems always need to sleep the hours that our body needs.
Memorization is not only important when it comes to education, but it is also useful in everyday life. Practically all of our day-to-day actions are the accumulation of everything we have memorized ever since we were young. Additionally, expertise in any field requires thorough practice to prevent forgetting. Overall, while it may be challenging to take in new information, our ability to retain concepts allows us to continue learning as we grow.

[Saika Pierre]

Several factors can inhibit good mental retention. One significant factor is stress, which can impair the hippocampus, the region of the brain that is responsible for the retention of information, including the formation of new memories and the retrieval of old ones. Some ways interpreters can combat this is by practicing meditation and finding humor in everyday events to alleviate stress.

Multitasking and distractions make it difficult to retain information not only because of a lack of interest and concentration but because memory is also emotion-based. When there is passion, interest, and piqued attention, the hippocampus and the frontal cortex determine that the experience is a long-term memory.

Sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation, and interpreters who do not get enough quality rest may struggle with recall because the brain is not operating at full capacity. The key memory-enhancing activity occurs during the deepest stages of sleep.

Lack of a nutritious diet and exercise can also hinder good mental retention. There are many reasons for this. Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids are super beneficial for brain health; this can be found in fish or some seeds and nuts. When a person does not have a balanced diet, they are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Antioxidants are substances that protect brain cells from damage. Some antioxidant sources include spinach, broccoli, and watermelon.

Good mental retention is key to becoming a successful interpreter because accuracy is crucial in the healthcare setting. Interpreters need good retention of medical terminology and to convey complex medical information. Good retention allows interpreters to recall similar encounters. Medical interpreters navigate sensitive and often life-altering situations, therefore having good mental retention is a foundational skill.

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