020 – How to Diagnose & Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment

In This Episode:

Dr. K responds to a reader who wants to know what works best for treating mild cognitive impairment. She covers:

• How mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is defined and diagnosed
• Whether having difficulty connecting names and faces is a sign of MCI
• What a clinical evaluation for MCI should cover
• The research on medications, exercise, and other approaches to treating MCI
• What to know before taking a dementia medication such as donepezil (brand name Aricept) for MCI
• 9 ways to promote brain health

Related Resources:

• Q&A: What Can I Do to Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment? (links to related research are in this article)
• How We Diagnose Dementia: The Practical Basics To Know
• IOM Cognitive Aging Report
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test
• Otago Exercise Program to Prevent Falls
• 4 Types of Medication to Avoid if You’re Worried About Memory
• 5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Seniors, & Proven Ways to Treat Insomnia
• NutritionFacts.org: How Not to Die
• How to Promote Brain Health: The Healthy Aging Checklist Part 1