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Hello. i just wanted to inquire whether its normal for a 75 year old man to forget names. he doesnt have memory issues and his intellectual abilities ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

75 forgets names: Most likely normal aging if everything else OK. Discuss with his Dr for more testing using the minimental test.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 11/25/2017

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A member asked:

Hello. i just wanted to inquire whether its normal for a 75 year old man to forget names. he doesnt have memory issues and his intellectual abilities ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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