Getting out in front of mild cognitive impairment. Good habits, simplified choices, and memory tools can help you cope.
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M cognitive impairment (MCI) is a slight but noticeable change in thinking and memory skills, and it a ects the ability to work, earn money, and remain independent. “You may miss appointments, lose things frequently, have di culty recalling names or words you’d like to use. You may also have a harder time finding familiar places and keeping track of important dates,” says Dr. James Ellison, director of the geriatric psychiatry program at Harvardaffiliated McLean Hospital. MCI a ects di erent areas of cognition for di erent people. But you can limit MCI’s daily impact with simple steps.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Harvard health letter
دوره 39 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013