MCI

MCI= More Than Just Forgetfulness

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Are there any ‘THIS IS US’ fans out there?   I watched the Season 5 Premier this past weekend.  No spoiler alerts here but it was a very timely show, which discussed Covid, Black Lives Matter and feuding siblings.  However for today’s blog I thought I would write about Rebecca’s diagnosis of ‘Mild Cognitive Impairment’. Baycrest’s clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Nicole Anderson, defines MCI as “ the boundary zone or transition state….

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Elder Care

Mild Cognitive Impairment Does Not = Normal Aging

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Are there any other “This Is Us” fans who eagerly awaited episode 10 last week?  Spoiler alert for those who have not yet watched.  Yes, as we suspected, Rebecca was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).   Her diagnosis  is a fitting introduction for today’s blog  as  January is Alzheimers’ Awareness month.  Now let’s be clear, MCI is not Alzheimer’s disease.  MCI  according to the Alzheimer’s Society “may increase your risk….

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