We all forget stuff...
...but if you’re more forgetful than your friends, it could be something more serious than a “senior moment.”
Dr. Scott Roberts, from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, says mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, is a subtle memory disorder that could be a precursor to the onset of early Alzheimer’s and dementia. He describes the disorder as memory lapses that are serious or frequent enough that other people notice. They could also be accompanied by problems with basic thinking or reasoning skills.
The symptoms of MCI are subtle, so it can be hard to distinguish from normal, age-related changes. There are some neurological tests out there that can help determine if there is a problem. Experts say exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and staying mentally active really can help protect us against MCI and other cognitive disorders.
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