People with AD may show mild impairments early on. Doctors refer to this as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It is unclear whether people with this condition will go on to develop AD. But the medical community believes that people with these mild changes should be monitored closely. Presence of the following may indicate some form of cognitive impairment.
- Forgetting important appointments, people's names or numbers
- Finding belongings in unusual places
- Difficulty in doing everyday things or simple tasks
- Difficulty finding and getting to familiar places
- Difficulty following a story or conversation
- Retelling stories over and over
- Asking other people to help you make decisions
- Heightened vigilance or paranoia
- Lack of interest in things you once enjoyed
- Avoidance of social situations
- Depressed mood
- Complaints from family members or friends
How you can prepare for this discussion
- Ask family member if they have noticed anything different about your behavior
- List any events that may indicate a problem
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