Spotting the Signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment

This article focuses on Mild Cognitive Impairment, including recent advances in understanding, assessing and treating it in varying populations.

Part of the APA Monitor's CE Corner article series.

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• Define mild cognitive impairment and describe subtypes of the syndrome.
• Discuss how mild cognitive impairment is diagnosed and explain the role of neuropsychologists in diagnosis.
• Describe strategies that may prevent or slow the progression of mild cognitive impairment.

Kirsten Weir