My soon to be 86 yr old Momma was just recently "diagnosed" with having Mild Cognitive Impairment. I live with my Momma and I'm with her almost 24/7. Her memory has slowly gotten worse over the last few weeks. She saw a Neurologist last Friday for the first time. Is this condition a precursor to Altheimer's and or Dementia? If it is, how can this condition ever get better in some people? I read up on some articles from Mayo Clinic and Altzheimers.com that seem to suggest that some people "get better".
Momma's memory issues in my humble opinion is anything but "mild". I still feel like I'm in the dark about her condition and what I should be prepared to face.
Can someone help me out please?
We had more luck with her family doctor taking it seriously than the neurologist.
I might be able to find out if Momma can take Vitamins B12 and D3 and E. Momma is already taking a daily vitamin.
In my mother's case I can't say that it has helped her thinking. She was far into the disease before I started the vitamins. I know having the right amount is beneficial, though, so I'm glad I started. Ask your mother's doctor if she thinks these things would help.
There are drugs that can lessen the symptons for early to mid stages..
I would describe mild cognitive impairment as dementia..