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My 73yo f in mostly good health has been repeating himself more. hes told me the same story about 6 times in a week or two. can this be a natural part of aging or should i be concerned? he sometimes forgets words, but so do i?
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This can be a normal aging process. But, if he begins having more forgetfulness, he can be seen and tested for dementia since in early dementia, there are treatments available to slow progression of the dementia. Good luck!
Answered 7/29/2023
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