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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."

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   How is mild cognitive impairment (MCI) diagnosed?

   • No one test can confirm that someone has mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A diagnosis is made based on the information you provide and results of tests that can help clarify the diagnosis. Many health care providers diagnose MCI based on criteria developed by a panel of international experts: Problems with memory or another mental function.

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   Is MCI a neurodegenerative disease?

   • For neurodegenerative diseases, MCI can be an early stage of the disease continuum including for Alzheimer's if the hallmark changes in the brain are present. In some individuals, MCI reverts to normal cognition or remains stable. In other cases, such as when a medication causes cognitive impairment, MCI is mistakenly diagnosed.

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   Is MCI a dementia?

   • However, MCI is not dementia. It can be caused by other health problems, such as sleep disorders or the side effects of medicines. Some mental abilities, such as memory and concentration, can become less reliable as a person gets older. This often becomes more noticeable around age 60 and older.

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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.

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   Are there medications for mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?

   • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t currently approved any medications to directly treat mild cognitive impairment. But there are treatment plans that include nonmedication options to improve cognition. They vary based on the underlying cause of MCI.

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   Mild cognitive impairment is when a person starts to have problems with their memory or thinking. It can be a sign of a disease that will eventually cause dementia but MCI is not dementia and can be caused by other health problems.

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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.

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   May 9, 2023 · Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) happens when you have a slight decline in your mental abilities, like memory and completing complex tasks. MCI has several possible causes, some of which are treatable. A healthcare provider can evaluate you for a diagnosis and possible treatment.

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   Mild cognitive impairment. also referred to as MCI, describes memory and thinking problems that are mild but still noticeable. Mild - not severe. Cognitive - to do with the way our brains think, plan and understand. Impairment - not working as well as it should. As we get older, we may notice a natural decline in our memory and thinking.

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   Mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, refers to small deteriorations in mental abilities that, while noticeable, do not interfere too greatly with your everyday life.

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   Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an early stage of memory loss or other cognitive ability loss (such as language or visual/spatial perception) in individuals who maintain the ability to independently perform most activities of daily living. About. Causes and risks. Symptoms.

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   Oct 24, 2024 · No one test can diagnose mild cognitive impairment, also known as MCI. A diagnosis is made based on the information you provide, your medical evaluation and results of tests. Many healthcare professionals diagnose MCI based on criteria developed by a panel of international experts: