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.
“This is a state where the person has minor difficulties with memory or thinking, but it doesn’t impact their daily life or work,” explains Dr. Maï Panchal. However, “they don’t necessarily lead to Alzheimer’s disease .” Indeed, she explains that some people remain at this stage their entire lives, while others progress to a neurodegenerative disease.
