What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition where an individual experiences a greater decline in cognitive abilities compared to their peers of the same age. These include memory, language, judgement or thinking skills. Family members may notice that the individual requires more time and effort to complete their daily tasks, or makes more errors while doing so, but these changes do not fully impair the individual’s ability to function in their day-to-day activities.
Signs and symptomsSigns and symptoms of MCI include:
Risk factorsSome factors can put an individual at risk of developing MCI. These factors include:
Causes and outcomesMCI can be caused by:
Signs that MCI is progressing to dementia
TreatmentMCI can be managed by maintaining good health physically, mentally and socially. Being part of a community can create a sense of belonging and help you feel less isolated, and can help to decrease the rate of cognitive decline resulting from MCI. Some examples include:
Physical activities
Social activities
Family support and helpFamily members can support individuals with MCI by:
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