Mild Cognitive Impairment. (MCI) There are warning signs similar, though perhaps not as pronounced, as the examples provided by Dr. Troyer in her last posting under the heading “What’s not normal?” Examples of warning signs for MCI might include: Getting lost in familiar places Not remembering recent events very well, such as things that happened on a recent vacation or a wedding you went to Repeating questions or comments within a conversation or soon after the conversation Not remembering the names of people you’ve known for some time Others tell you they have noted you seem more forgetful Withdrawing from activities because memory problems make them more difficult to enjoy Needing a lot of extra time to organize information or complete thinking tasks because of memory problems. If someone is experiencing these warning signs it is a good idea for them to discuss this with their family doctor. The family doctor can help rule out other potential causes of the problems, help monitor symptoms over time, and refer on to a specialist if further investigation is indicated. In my next positing I will talk about what you can specifically do, in terms of next steps, if you are worried you may have MCI.
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:39:09 +0000
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