Mild dementia vs Mild cognitive impairment

I have been having mild “ senior moments “ more and more. Forgetting my phone number, loss for words during mid sentence, forgetting what I was saying mid sentence and have to start over, inability to complete a task, forgetfulness, leaving the stove on etc; It’s really scary. I’m 63 years old. I’m having a full neurological workup done. An MRI to rule out some things. A sleep study. I’m really worried.

How does one get help? Who do we call? I'm old, live alone in the rural mountains of montana. I have a VA doctor that forces me to come in once a year, but her only concern seems to be telling me about her pets. I have no friends, family or neighbors that I can ask for help from, let alone get feedback about my declining cognitive abilities. But one thing is for sure... I can't remember sh*t anymore and I can no longer even perform the simplest tasks reliably. It's getting ridiculous and I'm starting to wonder if I should do like one of those old timey Indian Squaws who just wonders off to d!e somewhere, so she doesn't burden the tribe. (Yes, I tried telling my VA dr once, a few years ago. She advised me to stop drinking fluids after 6 so nighttime bathroom visits don't impair my sleep. Ohhh Thanks, wouldn't have thought of that in a million years.)

FYI.....My spouse has been diagnosed with MICI, which began soon after an operation to fix a bunion. I have watched ouTube videos on Post-Operative Cognitive Decline, which seem to fit my spouse's circumstances.

I would love to show you my medical records. Have had multiple cranial insults including aystole with CPR, a year later severe lithium toxicity NDI possible seizures. encephalopathy next year blunt force and acute kidney injury gfr 13.

MoCa 21/30.

Not to mention at 13 face first to a 3 ton water truck, beatings to the head.

Of course mental health.

I work with speech, occupational (well they can't do anymore) the light machine is awesome. Physiatry neurologist psychiatrist.

I am legit watching my body break, feeling watching my brain deplete.

No one knows really. I mean vascular, frontal lobal, CTE, ALZHEIMER'S. Like whoops hooo I want to work on kinda the direction this is going to go

I have dizzying when walking. I go left a lot. And my reaction is slow down touch walls and things to get leveled mentally. It is almost daily. Should I go to a neurological doctor for therapy. ?

Thank you so much for explaining this. It really helps me to understand how to help my husband who has MCI and goes to a neuro dr but the dr never has explain this in a manner that we can understand what's happening. I enjoy watching all your videos.

Don’t forget post concussion syndrome.

Is a neurologist better or a neurophyscharist better to use ?

Thank you for an excellent discussion and very clear explanations of the differences between MCI and dementia. God bless you for the work you do!

what tests can confirm MCI? I have had an MRI and I have a lot of white matter hyperintensities. However the rad only read it as 'normal age related' and there are LOTS of them.. and I have issues with names, math, and trying to learn a new process. Something is definitely wrong. I feel so stressed out over this too. Yesterday I started calling the hamper in the hallway a hamster. And I just can't say Hamper anymore without a pause and purposeful pronunciation. I work with people daily and draw a blank at their names. I get very stressed out very easy. I want to quit. I need to go back to my hometown where friends and family are. So before I tell my boss about my issues, what test can I have done to confirm this?

One question; but two adjectives as in.mild cognitive impairment or moderate cognitive impairment, two seperate issues with confusion created for who?

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My domestic partner has been diagnosed with parathyroid disease and she exhibits symptoms that mimic dementia. Finally, after three years of a run around she has been approved for parathyroid surgery. The worst thing in this run around process has been when she was prescribed Abilify and Rexaulti for her supposed 'dementia.' She was hit with really intense side effects of urges to gamble, non-stop online shopping, flirting with strangers on Facebook who claimed to be Brad Pitt, Jason Mamoa, Keanu Reeves, wild mood swings of anger outbursts, crying jags, insane laughing, etc. Within just a few days after stopping taking Rexaulti all these atypical behaviors stopped and there was again peace in our household.

Hi, Thank you for this information - very helpful. What is the difference between Mild Cognitive Impairment and Amnestic Cognitive Impairment and can a person improve from this condition? Thank you.

Can you make a video on MCI and Executive distinction please?! I’m 67
I am affected with executive function the most. my score is 86.9on the test
My memory score is 90.7, attention score was 91.7
Global cognitive score is 91.9
My score should be at 100at least for my age
Thank You!!

What does normal cognitive function mean?

What about Flomax? Seems like a crisis only just understood. Does cessation improve cognition?

Thank you so much for clarifying the difference. My husband has some issues with memory and mild cognition. We. Are waiting to see a neurologist in a few days. This has helped immensely.

🙏My mild cognitive impairment;

My life is like a machine that has yet to be switched on..
It’s not like it used to be; as something is definitely wrong!

“Oh you look nice today they say”…If only they knew 🥴
Nothing is what it seems :I’m being held together with booty pants and glue 😬

My brain can only live in the now :in this moment ..
Nothing is for definite; as nothing is set in cement!

At least I still remember WHERE my coffee machine is situated ?
BUT like just now -I forgot to put the pod in and patiently waited ?😊

Waiting for the brown stuff to come out of the bottom ..
-(no coffee pod in) -something else that I’d - FORGOTTEN!😬

…Waiting for my washing machine to finish …
Would help if I’d actually PUT my washing IN..
;oh I WISH!🤣

Oh I wish, hope and pray all day
but just tend to move on
and press play,,

Press play and rewind all day through,,
But it’s getting worn out and making me feel blue!

Seeing everything as if it’s ground hog day ..
But Unable to change what I have just done or I’m about to say ?

So now it’s time to chase my brain
As it’s gone off the rails and I’ve lost it again ..
🤣


Amen

Has anyone actually done #3 and improved?

yr videos are very helpful Natalie. Could u explain a bit more the link of diabetes with MCI. thanks.

Hello. I really appreciate the effort you put into these Videos. I have a question l just been diagnosed with MCI through testing plus a Pet Scan and two MRI. Apparently i have had Traumatic Brain injury in my younger years I am now 70 plus. Can this injury cause my MCI?. Scans never showed much except for Ischemic Stroke etc, plus decreased Vascular issues caused by Stroke.

First I want to thank you for this wonderful helpful channel. I am a caregiver of my 90 y.o. mother with later stage dementia-alzheimers. She was diagnosed at 87, although my sister, was a hospice RN after years of geriastric RN, and I noticed changes 5 years ago. She can still dress herself, although, sometimes she just adds more layers of shirts- ones day 4; she eats well; but has lingual issues, so understanding her is a challenge; no longer recognizes me as her daughter, I'm her friend; had some incontinence, but that may be more of a mobility issue; and has some delusions, she's stealing my stuff before going home, packing up old mail or one night clutched in to a bag of trash staying it CV was her stuff; she'll talk about all the be people that live with her, when it's only my daughter, etc. I just wanted to give you some background of where she is. Her sister and at least 2-3 of her cousins and an aunt also had dementia. I fear following this pattern. I am currently 63. About 5 years ago, I noticed changes in my recall and others, but the be other sunrooms, like transporting letters and words, ceased when my vitamin D level was increased over a year from 9 to 30. However, the recall, of a specific random word, which I may have even said a minute it's two ago, can't be accessed. Unlike my mom, I know I know the word, but can't pull it forward. I wonder if this is just normal or if it is a precursor to cognitive impairment. I have a great memory. I can recall many memories from long ago and recently. Sometimes, I have my to think a minute, but I can concentrate and get any answer. My questions are, Are these actually precursors? At what point, do I actually go to a doctor to be by examined? What steps can I take more to improve my recall , changes or reduce any symptoms? I noticed my sister had some cognitive changes at the end, but she was on many medications and had ILD from RA, so I imagine her oxygen levels was more of my the factor. Bottom line, should I be concerned? What preventative measures should I take? When should I see a neurologist? (I know my ending was repetitive)

Head injuries? Army Green Beret/Parachutist

Which MCI makes some one lose direction of places once they know very well ? Amnestic MCI or none Amnestic MCI???

Mci often accursed over age of 65 but in comment section everybody is diagnosed age 30 , 20 , 40 I don't understand what to believe ?

In real life the mental health clinics don't help, explain or care.....let's get real..... however this lady does unfortunately she's not in the real world.....

Hi Natalie, I was given a diagnosis of MCI today and I’m 51. I was also miss diagnosed with epilepsy for 10 years. Needless to say my brain feels like mush. Is there a link between epilepsy and MCI? Can it play a major factor in developing into dementia?

Would a scan showing Median Temporal shrinkage have MCI?

Very helpful and encouraging- a family member has cognitive impairment and this video has helped him- and me..

Another helpful video! Thank you Dr. Natali.

Thank you. That was what I was looking for.

WOW this was so SO good. Thanks!! I am a Caregiver for my husband who has dementia.
THIS TITLE caught my eye. I had a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). And now here I am taking care of the man I fell in love with. I don't want to fail.

Can you talk about options for trying to care for someone who seems to have a bit of narcissistic personality with cognitive impairment, im trying to care for someone who is not able to do daily tasks such as making meals, she will insist she ate but her living with us we see she is not.. also issue remembering appointments, payjng her bills.. and she refuses anyone to go to the doctor with her because she is "fine". At what point can we as the family get medical information. Court is not an option for us financially... Please help ...

The best information! I have gotten better help on your channel for my mom than at her primary health provider/GP Dr.Natali thank you so much!

Bingo! This was so helpful. My husband is now dx’d with MCI. He has MS.

How about TBI for MCI

Great video!

VERY HELPFUL. Thank you for this!☆

What is the difference between bad depression vs dementia.