Mild Cognitive Impairment Articles

 Cognitive decline is a common and feared aspect of aging. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is defined as the “symptomatic pre-dementia stage” on the continuum of cognitive decline, characterized by objective impairment in cognition that is not severe enough to require help with usual activities of daily living. To present evidence on the diagnosis,treatment, and prognosis of MCI, and to provide physicians with an evidence-based framework for caring for older MCI patients and their caregivers.Current research is aimed at improving early detection and treatment of MCI, particularly in patients at high risk for progression to dementia. Current evidence supports aerobic exercise, mental activity, and cardiovascular risk factor control in patients with MCI.