Some forgetfulness is part of everyday life. Knowing which changes deserve attention — and what you can do about them — is much more useful than guessing.
I relate to what you wrote about how something might be recalled several hours after an attempt to remember a name. It makes me think of original computers and the extra time need to "boot up". Eventually, I will recall the name, just not when I was hoping to.
Information Retrieval seems to be a common propblem. You know it's in there, but can't surface it.
For me anything that is out of sight is indeed out of mind. I use physical cues to help me remember things. Stuff everyone else does I’m sure. Have to mail something at the Post Office, keep it at the door (kind of like what you mentioned).
I may take it a step further because I hate to look for things, so I have a habit of putting things back exactly where they were. An item in the refrigerator or the pantry, for example. I use it and return it to the exact shelf and spot from whence it came.
I relate to what you wrote about how something might be recalled several hours after an attempt to remember a name. It makes me think of original computers and the extra time need to "boot up". Eventually, I will recall the name, just not when I was hoping to.
It happens to me as well!
Great information!
Information Retrieval seems to be a common propblem. You know it's in there, but can't surface it.
For me anything that is out of sight is indeed out of mind. I use physical cues to help me remember things. Stuff everyone else does I’m sure. Have to mail something at the Post Office, keep it at the door (kind of like what you mentioned).
I may take it a step further because I hate to look for things, so I have a habit of putting things back exactly where they were. An item in the refrigerator or the pantry, for example. I use it and return it to the exact shelf and spot from whence it came.
Less daily friction.