MCI v. dementia: How can you tell?

What's the difference between mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and how can a doctor tell? It can be a hard thing for anyone with MCI to understand. But I just heard a leading neurologists explain it in a way that's so clear and simple, I just had to share it with you.

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[catbee]

Great way to explain it. My husband was diagnosed with MCI 3 years ago, but even at that time, it was anything but 'mild'.
I recently went away for a week to care for an ill loved one, but I left feeling much trepidation. I came home to a house that was neglected, very dirty, trash cans overflowing, an empty refrigerator, clothes strewn everywhere. I intentionally timed my trip so that I could get the bills paid and mailed out because I knew he either couldn't do it or wouldn't remember to do it.
And to be honest, I was very anxious while I was gone; anxious that he would leave a door open and our little dog would get out and end up lost in the woods behind us.
This was a turning point for me. I realized that I can not leave him again. A very sad reality, an end of an era for us.
Even though everyone around me down plays the changes in my husband, this video confirms for me what I already knew was happening.

[Edithlane]

Thank you for sharing this. I have MCI and thought it was far worse than what you said. I'm just doing things to help myself stay at or stop it from progressing. Its going well too. I read, do puzzles, crossword puzy, word search, spend time outside every day and am very active in my church and with friends. I think positive thoughts and pray I can get better. Thank you for this information! 🤗

[bythelake]

Thank you so much for sharing this most important question. It has helped me and my family so much! Thank you again and God Bless!!!

[lolaaurora]

thank you for explaining this so well, couldn’t have had a better explanation! thanks a lot!

[bluefluke]

Awesome how simple things can be with the right explanation. Good video. Thanx.

[vanessia]

Well explained! I am going to nursing school and your video explain MCI perfectly for me not to get it confused with dementia, thank you!

[O-Aztec]

I'm 46 and I was recently was diagnosed with mci after a 12 year long diagnosis and treatment for dementia, and my memory is very hazy. I need reminder alarms or text from my partner on what I'm to do at certain times a day. how would mci affect my ability to work?

[arlenebasten]

Get to the point. 3 minutes to finally get to an explanation.

[barbaramcdaniel]

You take too long with unnecessary talking. Get to the point!