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Early Interventions for mild cognitive impairment can slow functional decline
Individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment have a 50% risk of developing Alzheimer’s within five years.
A new Baycrest study is offering hope to older adults with mild cognitive impairment who are at a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The findings indicate that an early intervention program providing practical memory strategies and lifestyle education has the potential to delay the onset of dementia.
“Individuals with MCI do have a decline in cognitive skills, particularly memory, but they’re able to carry out normal activities of daily living and remain independent,” explains psychologist Dr. Kelly Murphy who leads the Memory Intervention Program at Baycrest. “Our evaluation shows that participants increase their knowledge and use of everyday memory strategies, indicating the program has potential to assist individuals in maintaining functional abilities longer and thereby delay the onset of clinical dementia.”
Mild cognitive impairment is considered an intermediary stage between normal aging and dementia. Read the full article >
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