Human Growth and Development / Unit 15 HGD 2139 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Mild Cognitive Impairment
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The idea
Mild cognitive impairment is cognitive decline beyond what is normal for age but below the threshold for dementia.
In practice
A seventy-two-year-old noticing more forgetfulness than her peers while still managing her daily life independently.
Where people slip
Many people with mild cognitive impairment do not progress, but it raises the risk of dementia.
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