Mild Cognitive Impairment

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the definition and diagnostic criteria for Mild Cognitive Impairment and distinguish it from normal aging and dementia.
• 2 Understand the epidemiological patterns and demographic risk factors associated with MCI.
• 3 Analyze the neurobiological changes underlying MCI, including amyloid and tau pathology, vascular factors, and neuroinflammation.
• 4 Explore the cognitive domains affected in MCI, such as memory, executive function, language, and visuospatial skills.
• 5 Discover screening and assessment tools used in MCI diagnosis, including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and clinical interviews.
• 6 Identify modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and evidence-based prevention strategies for MCI.
• 7 Review pharmacological interventions for MCI, including approved medications and clinical trial findings.
• 8 Apply non-pharmacological approaches such as cognitive training, physical exercise, and dietary modifications.
• 9 Develop skills for patient and caregiver education, emotional support, and referral coordination.
• 10 Examine ethical, legal, and policy considerations in MCI care, including capacity assessment and advance care planning.