Home > Geriatrics > Mild Cognitive Impairment Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on Oct 20, 2008 by RPeterson, Views: 7026 Mild Cognitive Impairment is a transitional state between normal aging Alheimer's Disease. It is manifested by early forgetfullness. It is estimated that about 5% of normal aging people with transition into MCI or mild cognitive impairment. With the baby boomer aging it is important to pick up MCI early as some therapy may be helpful to prevent or slow the progression to dementia. Dr. Ronald Peterson, a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic, discusses mild cognitive impairment. My good friend is suffering from Parkinson's dementia. It is too frightening. He is failing quickly with his cognitive impairment. He is taking all of the proper meds. coleen43 12.5 years ago My wife says i am always forgettin stuff. I hope I dont come down with that alheimers disease. myachin 12.5 years ago