“France Alzheimer and all our national member organizations fight stigma and misconceptions about dementia on a daily basis and try to ensure that people with dementia and their families get the support and respect they need and deserve,” he added.
Contacted by POLITICO, a representative from Chaibi’s office said they “sincerely regret that these remarks, which were the result of a clumsy joke, may have offended people with Alzheimer’s disease and their loved ones.”
“This was obviously not our intention. We fully appreciate the pain and difficulties this disease inflicts on a daily basis, and have therefore removed the video,” the representative added, while inviting the president of France Alzheimer to a meeting.
