Try to retain a sense of humor and perspective. Use your senses. Wear your glasses or hearing aid so you can see and hear information clearly. Develop a plan for taking your prescribed medications and make your doctor aware of any memory-loss you experience. Take care of your mental health.
Depression can affect memory, as well as the ability to think.
If you suspect you have depression, see your doctor. Eat right and exercise. Poor nutrition makes receiving and recalling information harder for the brain. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain. Exercise your brain.