Besides NIH, where can I find information on MCI?
I’m the patient with MCI. I’m 82 and my husband recently passed away. I live alone and drive. I was just diagnosed but knew something wasn’t quite right. Any literature on websites that I should read about this situation? I saw it on NIH’s. Site.
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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/
thought I would compile a list of past articles ... General Mild Cognitive Impairment Articles ... Locke Traveling with MCI Part 1: ... Chandler Traveling with MCI Part ... Chandler Living alone with MCI -
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Published: Oct 1, 2024
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If you have Spotify, there are many blogs you can listen to regarding mild cognitive impairment. Just type in that search term in the search area on the app.
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4 ReactionsMeryl, the loss of a spouse can cause mild cognitive impairment as a normal process of grief and is transitory, though not short term.
It is so good that you recognize and are proactive in regard your mental status. Best wishes.
https://www.alzsd.org/resources/mild-cognitive-impairment/
https://www.mayo.edu/research/clinical-trials/diseases-conditions/mild-cognitive-impairment-(mci)
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5 Reactions@meryl1cohen There's a wealth of information as listed in the other posts. Also, Harvard Health Publishing has a lot of information on MCI, (evaluating MCI) and publications, books and magazines that you can order, easy to read and understand. Mayo Clinic has one too I ordered online from their store. Chapter 2 of their Mayo Clinic "On Alzheimer's Disease, MCI - talks about the milder end of the dementia spectrum's symptoms that as they describe it, "don't fit within typical aging but aren't severe enough to meet the criteria for dementia." I like this book because it starts with aging and the brain, moves into keeping your brain healthy, mindful eating for the brain, and the cognitive spectrum. I often mention Dr. Natali Edmonds, gerontologist as she's been quite helpful for me in understanding the cognitive spectrum, MCI, Alzheimer's- Dementia. You can goggle her. Also, read the book "Still Me," by Rebecca S Chop, PHD - the former chancellor of the University of Denver. It's her story that chronicles her life learning and living with Alzheimer's and the things she does to stay healthier to slow the disease and have a more meaningful life. Although we're talking about MCI here - the early stages of memory loss- I believe getting educated on the full cognitive spectrum helps us in understanding, as both MCI patients, and as caregivers, how to live healthier and stay connected spiritually to God in the various ways he comes to us daily. Keep posting, it helps every one of us, in sharing and caring.
Best, Karla
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3 Reactionshttps://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/what-dementia-symptoms-types-and-diagnosis
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