Emory University

Early warning signs may signal presence of mild cognitive impairment

Published in Hospital Business Week, August 15th, 2004

Difficulties in performing more challenging cognitive tasks, such as managing one's finances and medications, preparing meals and traveling independently, could be early warning signs that indicate the presence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to Emory University researchers.

Other more basic and well-rehearsed daily tasks, such as bathing, grooming and dressing, can also decline in patients with MCI, but to a lesser extent. The findings were presented at the 9th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders in Philadelphia.

MCI is a term described as a subtle decline in thinking abilities. A person with MCI, for...

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Source: Hospital Business Week (2004-08-15)

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