MCI in older adults may not always lead to dementia

MCI in older adults may not always lead to dementia

A study published in the journal Neurology states that mild cognitive impairment in older adults may not always lead to dementia and should be viewed as a higher risk classification instead of an early stage of dementia. The study involved 2,900 participants, and 48% of the 752 participants who were diagnosed with MCI were cognitively normal during a follow-up visit.

Full Story: HealthDay News (12/2)