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1. • MCI is not a form of dementia

     • However, to be very clear—MCI is not a form of dementia. The formal definition of MCI is: An intermediate stage between the expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more-serious decline of dementia. It can involve problems with memory, language, thinking and judgment that are greater than normal age-related changes. (Mayo Clinic, 2018)
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     Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) & How it Differs from Dementia

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   Does mild cognitive impairment (MCI) increase the risk of dementia?

   • MCI may increase the risk of dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or other brain disorders. But some people with mild cognitive impairment might never get worse. And some eventually get better. The brain, like the rest of the body, changes with age. Many people notice they become more forgetful as they age.

   Mild cognitive impairment - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Does Mayo Clinic treat mild cognitive impairment?

   • Mayo Clinic treats mild cognitive impairment, with over 4,000 people evaluated and treated by neurologists each year. Mayo Clinic researchers are actively studying mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease conditions that affect memory and thinking skills.

   Mild cognitive impairment - Care at Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic

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   What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?

   • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the stage between the expected decline in memory and thinking that happens with age and the more serious decline of dementia. MCI may include problems with memory, language or judgment. People with MCI may be aware that their memory or mental function has "slipped."

   Mild cognitive impairment - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   What is the difference between mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia?

   • The main distinctions between mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia are that in the latter, more than one cognitive domain is invariably involved and substantial interference with daily life is evident. The diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia is based mainly on the history and cognitive examination.

   Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia: A Clinical Perspective

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   How should patients with MCI and mild dementia be treated?

   • Treatment of patients with MCI and mild dementia should include strong encouragement to remain physically, socially, and mentally active.

   Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia: A Clinical Perspective

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   What is the prognosis of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia?

   • The diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia is based mainly on the history and cognitive examination. The prognosis for mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia is an important motivation for diagnosis because in both, there is a heightened risk for further cognitive decline.

   Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia: A Clinical Perspective

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › mildMild cognitive impairment - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Treatment for mild cognitive impairment may include medicines for Alzheimer's disease. If memory symptoms are being caused by medicines or health conditions, treatment involves addressing those issues. Mild cognitive impairment, also known as MCI, is an active area of research.

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Mild cognitive impairment, also known as MCI, often involves the same types of brain changes seen in Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. But in MCI, the changes occur at a lesser degree. Some of these changes have been seen in autopsy studies of people with mild cognitive impairment.

5. connect.mayoclinic.org › blog › living-with-mildWhat’s the Difference Between Mild ... - Mayo Clinic Connect

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   Apr 2, 2019 · Both mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia are umbrella terms, meaning that they are broad or general ways of defining a condition that can have many different, specific causes. How are they similar? Both MCI and dementia involve having cognitive skills that are not normal for age.

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Mayo Clinic neurologists, mental health specialists (psychiatrists and psychologists), imaging specialists (radiologists), sleep medicine specialists and others work together to diagnose and treat people with mild cognitive impairment.

7. www.mayoclinicproceedings.org › article › S0025-6196Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia: A Clinical ...

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   Oct 1, 2014 · Learning Objectives: On completion of this article, you should be able to (1) describe the features that establish a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) vs mild dementia, (2) describe the prognosis of MCI and mild dementia, and (3) describe the major management issues in MCI and dementia.

   • Author: David S. Knopman, Ronald C. Petersen

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   Apr 2, 2019 · How are they similar? Both MCI and dementia involve having cognitive skills that are not normal for age. For many people, this is memory impairment. But, other people have difficulty with language functioning, thinking speed, visuospatial skills, problem-solving, or attention.

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   Jun 15, 2021 · In a nutshell, aducanumab seems to provide a small benefit to a small group of people. Unlike existing medicines, this treatment is targeted at people with MCI, rather than dementia. (You can see our prior discussion of the difference between MCI and dementia here.)