“the earlier we are diagnosed, the more we slow down the process of decline”

This September 21 marks world day against alzheimer’s disease. Opportunity to shed light on 15,000 Côte d’Azur residents affected.

It has been many years since research is busy finding an effective cure for the disease. “Today, some cellular treatments exist to slow down the process but they are not reimbursed by social security”deplores Guillaume Sacco, head of service at the Claude Pompidou Alzheimer Institute in Nice

It is nevertheless interesting to take these treatments as soon as possible according to him: “The earlier we are diagnosed, the earlier we can be treated, the more we slow down the process of decline”.

Play ping-pong or video games, maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many things need to be done on a daily basis toslow the progression of the disease and “to reduce behavioral problems”concludes Guillaume Sacco.