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Early Dementia & Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) | Last Active: 14 hours ago | Replies (64)Comment receiving replies
I should have mentioned that my PET scan showed Amiloid plaque at 60. I'm caught between a rock and a hard place, so to speak, as healthcare in Las Vegas is terrible. Getting appointments with specialists can take months! I've traveled back to NYC, where I lived, to get major surgeries and medical advice at NYU Langone hospital, but now it's become to expensive to stay and travel back and forth. I was able to get an appointment with a PA at NYU in Las Vegas but I'm not sure that's a good choice for a second opinion
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@jetrob, welcome to this support group for people living with cognitive impairment. You may be interested in this related discussion:
- I have MCI, significant amyloid plaque. How early to begin infusions?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-early-to-begin-infusions/
@SusanEllen66, you're right. Here's an article written by Mayo experts that underlines your statement that MCI and dementia are two distinct umbrella terms for different types of cognitive changes.
- What’s the Difference Between Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Dementia? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/whats-the-difference-between-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci-and-dementia/
For everyone, see some additional helpful articles about MCI here:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment: Where to Start Reading https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/mild-cognitive-impairment-practical-tips/