I've had memory issues for years. I've found that if it's important I must write it down. I keep a tablet on my table that I write all important things in. It helps to date the entries. Also helps to write down where you put things when you put them in a safe place because most of the time the place that makes sense when you put it there isn't the place you will look for it.

To help my memory, I play word games and puzzle games on my computer and my Kindle. This exercises my mind and it seems to help me remember things better. Also I do stretching and balance exercises every day. Not sure why but this also seems to help. The neurophycologist I saw said that my memory problems were caused because my brain couldn't handle remembering and pain at the same time so when I was in a lot of pain my memory would be not as good. Upon reflection I can see that this is true. Any time I'm tired, sore or stressed, my memory is not as good as when I'm relaxed and feeling less pain.

I take a high dose omega 3 capsule daily. It really does seem to help. It may take a few days before you notice a difference.

Read it takes you into another world. You forget about your pain, bills and yourself for awhile lol

I read a lot and play word games: scrabble, crosswords I also like playing hidden object games on the computer. And when I have days that I can't play these games or read I let our cat sleep on me and I listen to music. Omega 3 is a good idea. I remember when I was a kid all the grownups told me that fish was "brainfood" They were right.

I practice mindfulness and strategies. Here is an example: I go to yoga most days and always park somewhere different. I'm scared I'll forget when I come out, so I remind myself a few times when I'm in yoga, it seems to become more "durable" a memory so I remember when I come out.