How to prep for memory problems: be overly polite. If you think you might have burped, say excuse me. If you did burp, good, you excused yourself and are now known as one of the more polite old people in the neighborhood. If you don't, then because you didn't prep (to whatever extent possible), you’re now one of the old people that’s a little bit harder to be around. Do your part to make other people's lives easier and more comfortable, and they'll be more likely to help you if anything happens.