{"id":2926,"date":"2015-12-09T01:36:14","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T01:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.187.63.11\/?post_type=kbe_knowledgebase&#038;p=2926"},"modified":"2016-11-04T13:35:47","modified_gmt":"2016-11-04T13:35:47","slug":"mild-cognitive-impairment-signs-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"kbe_knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/braintest.com\/mild-cognitive-impairment-signs-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs and Symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recognizing that something isn&#8217;t right can be a scary feeling. You just recently met someone you chatted to for over an hour, yet you can&#8217;t remember their name \u2013 that&#8217;s not like you. What does it mean? You&#8217;re in your 60s, could you be developing dementia? Before you jump to conclusions, it&#8217;s important to understand all possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>We are so accustom to the word dementia, that many are not aware of a less severe syndrome known as <a href=\"https:\/\/braintest.com\/cognitive-impairments\/\">mild cognitive impairment<\/a>. As we get older, it&#8217;s normal to experience the odd <em>senior moment, <\/em>however, noticeable impairments are generally due to some other factor. Based on the symptoms below, is it possible that you are suffering from MCI?<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nSigns and Symptoms of MCI <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to be diagnosed with MCI, you would need to display at least one of these key symptoms:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Issues with your memory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Another form of neurological dysfunction<\/strong> \u2013 issues with language, poor sensory perception, a lack of executive functioning, or reduced motor activity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Unlike dementia, MCI does not affect your ability to function independently on a day-to-day basis. In many cases, individuals are fully aware of their impairments and will find ways to compensate. Although symptoms are similar to Alzheimer&#8217;s, they are much less severe. If MCI progresses, you may notice symptoms such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asking the same question repeatedly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Repeating the same information or telling the same stories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased issues with tasks such as paying bills or organizing your taxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A reduced ability to follow multi-step instructions, such as a recipe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A diminished ability to focus during conversations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased difficulty remembering simple things<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling more overwhelmed than usual when aiming to make a decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Losing your train of thought more frequently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For those who suffer from MCI, it&#8217;s also possible to exhibit symptoms associated with emotional instability, such as anxiety, depression, or irritability. These are what&#8217;s referred to as secondary symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>It is critical that you monitor these symptoms and track any significant changes. Keep records of your symptoms so that your doctor has a clearer picture of what&#8217;s been occurring on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n<p>Although MCI affects memory, it does not hinder long-term memory. If you begin to experience loss of long-term memory as well as short-term memory, increased neurological difficulty, changes in personality, or an increase in poor judgement \u2013 you may be experiencing the early <a href=\"https:\/\/braintest.com\/alzheimers-disease-stages\/\">stages of Alzheimer&#8217;s<\/a>. If you are suffering from MCI, you should be able to retain the ability to think sharply and effectively reason.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Family Caregiver Alliance. (2011). Mild Cognitive Impairment. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.org\/mild-cognitive-impairment-mci\">https:\/\/www.caregiver.org\/mild-cognitive-impairment-mci<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VirginiaTech. (2006). Mild Cognitive Impairment \u2013 What Do We Do Now? Retrieved from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gerontology.vt.edu\/docs\/Gerontology_MCI_final.pdf\">http:\/\/www.gerontology.vt.edu\/docs\/Gerontology_MCI_final.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognizing that something isn&#8217;t right can be a scary feeling. You just recently met someone you chatted to for over an hour, yet you can&#8217;t remember their name \u2013 that&#8217;s not like you. What does it mean? You&#8217;re in your 60s, could you be developing dementia? Before you jump to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","kbe_taxonomy":[41],"kbe_tags":[],"class_list":["post-2926","kbe_knowledgebase","type-kbe_knowledgebase","status-publish","hentry","kbe_taxonomy-cognitive-impairments"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"rp-thumbnail":false,"product":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Krista Hillis","author_link":"https:\/\/braintest.com\/es\/author\/kristahillis\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Recognizing that something isn&#8217;t right can be a scary feeling. You just recently met someone you chatted to for over an hour, yet you can&#8217;t remember their name \u2013 that&#8217;s not like you. What does it mean? You&#8217;re in your 60s, could you be developing dementia? 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