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A paper by CDC-supported Healthy Brain Research Network (HBRN) authors was recently published which described a "typical week" for people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The research documents essential activities, barriers to usual activities, and the need for facilitators and support systems to remind individuals with MCI of their various obligations and commitments. Participants shared photos and stories highlighting essential activities in a typical week. Physical activity, social engagement, spiritual and religious practice, hobbies, and cognitive stimulation were central activities. Many people also mentioned reducing their activities and the disruptions to previous routines alongside increased use of new strategies and environmental supports (e.g., calendars, smartphones). Finally, this study identified that disclosure of diagnosis and reflections about the future were important themes in the lives of individuals with MCI.
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