Poor navigation could predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear – study

A new study indicates that people at risk of the disease have impaired spatial navigation before problems with other mental functions, including memory

Poor navigation could predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear, a study suggests (Ben Birchall/PA)

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024 - 12:57

Nina Massey, PA Science Correspondent

A person’s navigation abilities could help to predict Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear, research suggests.

A new study indicates that people at risk of the disease have impaired spatial navigation before problems with other mental functions, including memory.