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Forgetfulness

2017-06-22 05:48:23
My father in law has been forgetting some daily details since few months according to the scans done,our doctor in Kanpur has told it's early stage of alzheimer..Is it curable?
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Degenerative diseases usually not curable , only we can slow the progression.Needs detailed cognitive assessment

Answered2017-06-22 08:03:00

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