What Mild Cognitive Impairment Might Mean for You

Feb. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released an article that discusses Mild Cognitive Impairment  (MCI). Cognitive decline is normal as the brain and body age, however MCI signifies a stage of cognitive impairment that surpasses the normal and expected age-related changes. MCI affects between 10 and 20 percent of seniors in the United States.

Excerpts from article:

When attempting to diagnose MCI, doctors use the following benchmarks, which a panel of international experts developed:
•   The patient has problems with memory or another mental function such as planning, following instructions, or making decisions. Ideally, a person's own impressions are corroborated by someone else close to you.
•   You've declined over time. A careful medical history reveals that your ability has declined from a higher level. Again, this change is ideally confirmed by a family member or a close friend.
•   Your overall mental function and daily activities are not affected. Your medical history shows that your general abilities and daily activities are basically not impaired, although specific symptoms may cause worry and inconvenience.
•   Mental status testing shows a mild level of impairment for your age and education level. Doctors often assess mental performance with a test such as the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). More detailed neuropsychological testing may show the degree of memory impairment, which types of memory are most affected, and whether other mental skills are also impaired.

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