The first symptom of Alzheimer’s disease is an elderly person’s loss of interest in life, which relatives do not always notice. This conclusion was reached by neurologist Andrei Emelin, professor of the Military Medical Academy, the publication writes. “Doctor Peter”.
According to the expert, as a rule, memory is damaged the most in Alzheimer’s disease. However, the disease begins with behavioral changes.
“Often memory impairment is not the first symptom. The first sign is that an elderly person loses interest in the surrounding reality,” noted the professor.
He explained that this may be a loss of interest in a hobby that relatives often do not pay attention to.
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