Emerging Focus:
Where is the focus? An emerging topic is that the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease will lead to early intervention. Early interventions with improved therapies provide the greatest opportunity to delay or stop damage to the brain. With that in mind, a new role of a condition known as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is involving. “A person with MCI has problems with memory, language or other essential cognitive functions that are severe enough to be noticeable to the individual and others, but not severe enough to interfere with daily life.” (Alzheimer’s Association)
The American College of Physicians reports that mild cognitive impairment affects about 20 percent of the population over 70. Many people with mild cognitive impairment eventually develop Alzheimer's disease. For more information on MCI, click the following links for MCI-specific info from the Mayo Clinic and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Continue to watch for diverse varieties of treatment possibilities that scientists are exploring for Alzheimer’s and MCI – the hopes are to slow or even reverse the disease progression. A great resource for the latest breaking news is the Alzheimer’s Association.
Where is the focus? An emerging topic is that the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease will lead to early intervention. Early interventions with improved therapies provide the greatest opportunity to delay or stop damage to the brain. With that in mind, a new role of a condition known as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is involving. “A person with MCI has problems with memory, language or other essential cognitive functions that are severe enough to be noticeable to the individual and others, but not severe enough to interfere with daily life.” (Alzheimer’s Association)
The American College of Physicians reports that mild cognitive impairment affects about 20 percent of the population over 70. Many people with mild cognitive impairment eventually develop Alzheimer's disease. For more information on MCI, click the following links for MCI-specific info from the Mayo Clinic and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Continue to watch for diverse varieties of treatment possibilities that scientists are exploring for Alzheimer’s and MCI – the hopes are to slow or even reverse the disease progression. A great resource for the latest breaking news is the Alzheimer’s Association.
Eric Tinsley
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