Get Focused and Improve Your Memory

It can take more work to focus and retain information as your brain ages, but if you put in the effort, you can combat forgetfulness and distraction. Pressmaster/Shutterstock

Normal aging can play tricks on your brain. You may have a harder time focusing or absorbing new information. This is normal, but it can make it more difficult to learn and retain new things.

But you don’t necessarily have to resign yourself to an “it is what it is” position. By employing a few strategies, you may be able to boost attention and information retention.