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I forget names but after a while they come back to me.could i have alzheimer's?thanks
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I also forget: names often. I wouldn't use this alone as a yard stick for developing dementia. Are you having any other memory issues?
Answered 12/14/2014
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No.: At your age, it is pretty normal to have some occasional memory glitches but your doctor could probably give you a memory test like the Slum's test which could give you a rough idea about your memory.
Answered 12/14/2014
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