On World Alzheimer's Day, we're focusing on minor neurocognitive disorders, formerly known as mild cognitive impairment. What are the risks, when should you seek help, and what can be done to minimize them?
As we age, memory lapses are not uncommon. While these can have various causes, they can sometimes be the result of minor neurocognitive disorders. Long referred to as mild cognitive impairment, these disorders were renamed to "avoid confusion with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease," explains Dr. Maï Panchal, Director General of the Vaincre Alzheimer Foundation, in an interview with Femme Actuelle . But what exactly are they?
What are minor neurocognitive disorders?
Minor neurocognitive disorders are relatively common. Indeed, a 2023 French study, led in particular by neurologist Audrey Gabelle and published in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, estimates that approximately 1.65 million people in France have minor cognitive disorders related to Alzheimer's disease.
