Agatha Christie, the much-loved author of more than 80 mysteries, suffered from undiagnosed dementia, claim scientists.
Agatha Christie, the much-loved author of more than 80 mysteries, suffered from undiagnosed dementia, claim scientists.
According to academics at the University of Toronto, an in-depth analysis of Christie's novels suggests that she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, The Daily Express reported.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
They found a 15 to 30 per cent decline in her vocabulary in her last novels, and a marked increase in repetitions.
These could be signs that the Poirot author, who died aged 85 in 1976, had Alzheimer's, said researchers.
Diseases Related to Old Age
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
"Even those who lead intellectually stimulating lives can get dementia," Wood added.
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Lady Thatcher, the Iron Butterfly is Suffering from Dementia, Says Her Daughter
Lady Margaret Thatcher, once hailed as the iron butterfly for her determined crusade against communism, is now suffering from dementia, her daughter says.
Lady Margaret Thatcher, once hailed as the iron butterfly for her determined crusade against communism, is now suffering from dementia, her daughter says.
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Women More Likely to Develop Dementia in Old Age Than Men
Women, who make it to their 90s are more likely than men to suffer from dementia, say researchers.
Women, who make it to their 90s are more likely than men to suffer from dementia, say researchers.
