mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

1. About Mild Cognitive Impairment

In recent years, attention has been focused on "mild cognitive impairment (MCI)", which is intermediate between healthy people and dementia, in the prevention of dementia. These are the so-called reserve army of dementia. If mild cognitive impairment is left untreated, the risk of developing dementia in the future increases. Mild cognitive impairment is often overlooked because it does not affect daily life or social activities, but it is very important to take measures at this stage to prevent dementia. If you have any symptoms that concern you, please see an outpatient.

2. For your family and people around you

In many cases, people with dementia are reluctant to visit a hospital. In addition, it is common for the surrounding family to notice the abnormality before the person himself/herself recognizes the symptoms. Of course, the anxiety that "I might have dementia" is a big thing. In such cases, in order not to unnecessarily incite anxiety, please encourage the patient to see a doctor by saying, "Forgetfulness is a symptom that occurs in anyone regardless of age. In fact, sometimes forgetting things is not a problem.