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Mild Cognitive Impairment
Learn about the difference between normal aging and mild cognitive impairment.
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Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment
Learn the signs of mild cognitive impairment, how it is diagnosed, and what you can do to reduce your risk.
What is mild cognitive impairment?
As we age, some of our cognitive abilities gradually decline. We can’t remember quite as much when learning new information. We don’t process things quite as fast. Learning more complicated tasks becomes more difficult. However, we do continue to make lifelong memories, and even our vocabularies and wisdom may continue to improve into later life.
The changes associated with aging are subtle. Some degree of cognitive decline is normal and expected as we age. However, the changes associated with normal aging don’t impact a person’s ability to function independently.
Mild cognitive impairment or MCI, is diagnosed by a physician when people, their families, or friends notice that their memory and thinking skills have shown some signs of decline.
To learn more about mild cognitive impairment view our e-learning lesson or read our detailed overview.
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Alzheimer Society of Canada
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The Alzheimer Society of Canada supports people living with all forms of dementia, as well as their caregivers and their families.
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2-1-1
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211 is a great resource for information about government and community-based social services, as well as some non-clinical health services.
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10 Effective Memory Strategies PDF Download
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Memory changes are often a part of normal aging. Download this PDF with 10 tips from Sinai Health System can help to navigate everyday memory challenges.
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iGeriCare
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Free, award-winning, online dementia education resource from McMaster University.
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McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
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Free, continuously updated website with healthy aging information that you can trust from McMaster University.
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DeliriumHelp.ca
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Learn about the signs and symptoms of delirium, who is most at risk, and what you can do to help in this 15-minute multimedia e-learning lesson from McMaster.
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Mild Cognitive Impairment e-Learning
In this 20-minute multimedia lesson, learn about the difference between normal aging and mild cognitive impairment. Discover what causes it, how it is diagnosed and if there are treatments.
Lesson OutlineSymptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment
To learn more about the signs and symptoms of mild cognitive impairment, read through our detailed overview.
Detailed OverviewTreatments and Prevention
There are a range of different management strategies for mild cognitive impairment depending on the cause. Learn more about tips for dealing with forgetfulness and how to reduce your risk of cognitive impairment.
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