I attended a daylong seminar on dementia at Mayo in Rochester, MN, recently and all things relevant to that diagnosis were thoroughly discussed. It was tremendous. One of the takeaways was that most people who worry about their forgetfulness don't have a problem. It's when you don't know that you don't remember you have an issue. For instance, one presenter said if you forget where you put your coffee cup, that's normal. If you forget how to make coffee, that's problematic. Someone else here mentioned using lists and notes. I have actually been doing that since my 30s (now 60s). I am occasionally made fun of, but I do not forget much as it's somewhere on the list. Just remember to consult the list! Another practice also already mentioned that works for me is always putting things in the same exact spot and be purposeful about everything you do. I even say to myself, "I am hanging my coat in the hall closet" to help remember where it's at. Most importantly, try not to worry too much. I think that makes things worse.