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A member of my family may have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease. What should I do?
When a family member shows symptoms of MCI, it is natural to be concerned and have them seen by a doctor immediately. It is important to understand the individual’s views and obtain their consent to visit a doctor. The clinic visit is best accompanied by an informant who knows the individual well to allow for better insight into the circumstances that had been occurring.
Characteristics of Mild cognitive impairment
- Pre-stage dementia
- More forgetful than peers of the same age, but always, not occasionally, aware of it
- Remembering the experience itself, but often forgetting the details of the experience
- Experiencing some difficulties in daily living, but still able to live independently of others
Suspecting MCI : Check for signs indirectly through daily conversation
If you suspect that your close relative or a family member may have MCI, it is important to check for MCI without the person becoming aware that you suspect they may have MCI. You can test for their memories and other cognitive capabilities through everyday conversation, and it is important in doing so indirectly so that you do not hurt their self-esteem.
For example, you can try asking:
“What time did you say your appointment with the doctor is tomorrow?”
“How was the wedding?”
People with MCI have fuzzy memories about the details of recent events. Therefore, conversation with them shows that they cannot clearly recall the contents of recent news and do not remember special events that have taken place recently, such as Wedding ceremony.
It is recommended not to ask multiple questions at once, but to ask relevant questions at appropriate intervals, for example, over 3 days or so through daily conversation.
If you notice these signs, the person is highly likely to have MCI.
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