Abstract
People over 65 or 70 frequently suffer from loss of memory with names and recent events. The impaired working memory is a typical sign of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Semantic and episodic (long term) memories are usually intact before an Alzheimer disease most of the time slowly declares itself. As no effective treatment is available, and in order to stem this evolution, we can recommend some useful and validated1,2 measures with a list of instructions clearly grouped in an ACRONYM to be put into practice by the patient, relatives and medical staff. We suggest DIRECTIVES with each letter corresponding to a guideline easy to learn and to respect.