Video: Rules for boosting midlife memory By Mayo Clinic Staff Share Facebook Twitter Print details You used to juggle 10 things in a day without forgetting trash day or losing your keys. What's the difference now? Don't panic. Middle age can pose new memory challenges, but you're capable of adapting. Watch for expert tips on how to deal with forgetfulness as you age. Show transcript Rules for boosting midlife memory Aging neurons? Changing hormones? Overextended life? Use these tricks to conquer forgetfulness. Cut the clutter. Stay organized. Minimize distractions. Put keys and bags in the same place every day. Conquer the midlife juggle. Record names, passwords and appointments to free up brain space for other tasks. Tune in. Slow down to give undivided attention to people and tasks. It helps memory processing. Don't stop moving. Regular exercise may improve your memory and reduce your risk of dementia. Guidance from the experts in neurology and neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic.Get more healthy action tips delivered daily when you download the Mayo Clinic app. Show references Faubion SS, ed. Your brain and menopause. In: Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution. New York, N.Y.: Time; 2016. Casper RF, et al. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of menopause. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 10, 2018. Noticing memory problems? What to do next. National Institute on Aging. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/noticing-memory-problems-what-do-next. Accessed April 25, 2018. VID-20414453