What are the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease?

On the occasion of Alzheimer’s Day, journalist and doctor Damien Mascret is on the set of 13 Heures, Friday, September 20, to return to the first signs announcing the disease. First of all, we can observe memory disorders. “At first, it’s forgetting recent moments”he explains. And adds: “Conversely, ancient memory is very well preserved.” This is what can be confusing.

Another sign of the development of Alzheimer’s disease is spatial disorientation. This is not being in a familiar neighborhood, for example, or on a path or road that the patient regularly takes. “Another thing, which can be surprising, is the lack of words”says Damien Mascret. According to the doctor, this shows that precise vocabulary is lacking.