After brief signs of a recovery , he had a relapse in May , with an accompanying deterioration in his mental capacities .
In April Handel suffered a stroke , or rheumatic palsy , resulting in temporary paralysis in his right hand and arm .
After brief signs of a recovery , Handel had a relapse in May , with an accompanying deterioration in Handel 's mental capacities .
In April Handel suffered a stroke , or rheumatic palsy , resulting in temporary paralysis in his right hand and arm .