How do you maintain your memory sharp?
By Maryann F
@summerscent (378)
Philippines
May 29, 2026 11:25pm CST
It’s natural for one’s memory to gradually decline as we age. As for me, I think the rate is a bit faster, haha. There are things that I thought I already did, but really didn't. I thought I sent money to my sister through an online transfer. I even sent her a picture, thinking it was finished, but in reality, I forgot to click the “send” button. There are more instances where I forgot important documents or forgot to unplug an appliance like a clothes iron. These affect the way I think, and I get really frustrated.
Can you share with me good practices/habits on how to retain a good memory and improve mental acuity?
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@rakski (158598)
• Philippines
30 May
This is the big question. My son called me a goldfish sometimes 
because I tend to forget things a lot know especially now that I had a general anesthesia months ago.
I was even looking for my reading glasses and I was really upset, my son pointed out it's in my head
because I tend to forget things a lot know especially now that I had a general anesthesia months ago.
I was even looking for my reading glasses and I was really upset, my son pointed out it's in my head 2 people like this
@summerscent (378)
• Philippines
8 Jun
@rakski I’m sorry about that. I also had general anaesthesia before, and after that, my forgetfulness increased. I have a goldfish memory too, hahahha
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@valherma00 (4725)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
3 Jun
if you're overstressed, it happens. i also had an epxerience when i wrote a whatsapp message and forgot to send it. i think reading is good, trying to remember things before searching them, things like that.
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@summerscent (378)
• Philippines
8 Jun
Yes, that's true, I've been thinking a lot nowadays and I am really stressed to the point that I cannot sleep.
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@summerscent (378)
• Philippines
13 Jun
@valherma00 oh what happened then? Yes, it's so hard to be stressed, as it also takes a toll on my overall health.
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@valherma00 (4725)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
9 Jun
@summerscent solving crosswords too. it's horrible when a person is stressed. i was so stressed that i went into a wrong tram and later, couldn't remember where i left my keys.
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@rsa101 (41508)
• Philippines
24 Jun
I think it’s something we can’t avoid as we get older. For some, it happens early and quickly, while for others it may come later. The way we live in our younger years can influence how fast or slow our minds decline. Genetics play a part, as some people seem to do better than others. Our lifestyle and diet matter too. It’s tough to know exactly what to focus on to keep a sharp memory. Some believe eating nuts can help, but I’m not convinced it’s completely true. It help, but relying on them alone may not be the best idea.
@AmbiePam (123579)
• United States
30 May
That’s a good question, but one I don’t quite know the answer to. Maybe get in the habit of NOT multitasking, or really upping your concentration on the thing you are doing at the moment. We had trouble with my stepmom remembering to totally turn off the gas stove in my dad’s house. She can’t smell, but one day I walked up to their closed front door, and I could smell the overpowering odor of gas. She did it twice. We had to really stress how dangerous that was, and that everything she did, needed to be done with deliberation.
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@summerscent (378)
• Philippines
8 Jun
@Amber Good that nothing bad happened that time! My father is like that, forgetting to turn off the gas after cooking dinner. My partner resolved to check the gas before he sleeps. Yeah, that’s what I usually do - multitask! The more I do multiple things at the same time, the more I tend to forget the next step, and the quality of my work decreases.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
30 May
That’s hilarious! I just hope your sister didn’t file a complaint with the bank thinking they withheld her money, when she actually thought you were the one who sent it. 
I sometimes forget things too. It's a natural part of getting older. To stay focused and mindful, I try to concentrate on one single task at a time, and I also do crossword puzzles several times a week.
I sometimes forget things too. It's a natural part of getting older. To stay focused and mindful, I try to concentrate on one single task at a time, and I also do crossword puzzles several times a week.1 person likes this
@summerscent (378)
• Philippines
8 Jun
@Shasha Hahahahha Yes! It will be embarrassing on my end. Maybe I should try crossword puzzles so that I will think of other things too, other than the problems I had that are really stressful for me.
@ogbenishyna44 (1785)
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30 May
Sometimes I write down things I would likely forget to keep them in my memory.
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@summerscent (378)
• Philippines
8 Jun
Thanks! Sometimes I tend to forget that I need to write or I forget to write the thing/s I should do, huhuhu.
