It sits between normal ageing and dementia. Some people with MCI go on to develop dementia, some stay stable, and a few improve, particularly where the cause is medication, depression or sleep.
It is diagnosed by a clinician after testing, and it is a reason to be assessed rather than a reason to panic.
Why it matters
MCI is the stage at which powers of attorney, care preferences and finances are easiest to sort out.
Further reading: National Institute on Aging
Mild cognitive impairment where you live
The local guide on this, for each city we cover.
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- Memphis, TN
- Milwaukee, WI
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Tucson, AZ