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Mild Cognitive Impairment from Ronald Peterson, MD, PhD

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From: Ronald Peterson, MD, PhD Category:  Geriatrics

Added: Oct 20, 2008


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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.





coleen43 (Nov 10, 2008)
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.

myachin (Oct 22, 2008)
My wife says i am always forgettin stuff. I hope I dont come down with that alheimers disease.

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