My memory is a constant source of worry to me. I have a very good memory of my early years. I had to memorise a very long poem when I was about 13, for my English class. I can still recite the entire poem, and do so frequently, just to test myself. I do however, have lapses in memory, did I turn the iron off? Did I lock the outer porch door, and find myself repeating the acts to check. Invariably, I did it first time round. I did a short course in mindfulness and I think this is what I lack when carrying out certain functions, my mind is on something else, so I try to say out loud what I am doing, just so that I am in the moment, as it were. I had an extended course of chemotherapy some years ago, and it was after this that I began to notice my inability to recall names and general facts. I have heard this described as 'chemo brain' so I think that might add to my own problems. I also had an unhappy childhood, but I don't feel that this particularly affects my current state. I suppose as we age, things begin to slow down too, particularly the brain. Best wishes.