In This Episode:
Dr. K answers a question she is often asked: “What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment (also known as MCI)?” She covers:
What it means to have “cognitive impairment”The definition of “mild cognitive impairment” (MCI) and how it’s diagnosedWhat is dementia, and the diagnostic criteria for diagnosing dementiaThe difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaWhat it means to have “preclinical” Alzheimer’s diseaseHow Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosedWhat to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm)How to use this information if your parent is getting evaluated for memory loss or cognitive decline002 – 10 Causes of Memory Loss in Aging Parents
Related Resources:
Related article: How We Diagnose Dementia: The Practical Basics to KnowRelated article: How to Diagnose & Treat Mild Cognitive ImpairmentFree online training: Memory Loss & Safety: How to Have Better Talks & Fewer Fights With Your Aging ParentDr. Kernisan’s book: When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A Geriatrician’s Step-by-Step Guide to Memory Loss, Resistance, Safety Worries, & MoreGet 12 weeks of expert guidance from Dr. K and her team of geriatric care managers, on how & when to step in to help a parent with memory loss: Helping Older Parents with Early Memory Loss Program