Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that primarily affects memory, but also other cognitive functions related to language, reasoning, and learning.
It typically progresses toward loss of autonomy and is a major cause of disability and dependence among older individuals .
The disease,slowly and progressively, destroys brain cells, impacting memory, thinking, judgment, and personality.
Its symptoms evolve over time and vary from person to person: common symptoms include memory impairment, language difficulties (aphasia), challenges in performing certain actions (apraxia), loss of object or person recognition (agnosia), and impaired executive functions (the ability to adapt behavior to a given context) .
The precise causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not fully understood, but ongoing research sheds light on its biological mechanisms.
In France, it is estimated that around 1.2 million people may be affected by Alzheimer’s. Researchers continue to explore treatments and prevention strategies for this challenging condition.
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