Table of Contents

Section One: What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Chapter 1. Defining Mild Cognitive Impairment

Chapter 2. How Mild Cognitive Impairment Differs From Normal Aging

Chapter 3. How Mild Cognitive Impairment Differs From Dementia

Chapter 4. Possible Outcomes Of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Chapter 5. Risk Factors for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Section Two: How is Mild Cognitive Impairment Identified and Managed?

Chapter 6. How Mild Cognitive Impairment Is Diagnosed

Chapter 7. Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Chapter 8. The Personal Impact of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Chapter 9. Living Effectively With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Chapter 10. Taking Charge of Mild Cognitive Impairment


Section Three: What Can Be Done to Improve Prognosis?

Chapter 11. Healthy Diet: Feed Your Body, Fuel Your Brain

Chapter 12. Exercise: Jog Your Memory

Chapter 13. Cognitive Engagement: Getting Your Brain in Gear

Chapter 14. Social Engagement: A Good Friend Is Good Medicine

Chapter 15. Memory Strategies: Techniques To Improve Everyday Remembering

Epilogue

About the Author

Nicole D. Anderson is Senior Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute, in Toronto. Kelly J. Murphy is Clinical Neuropsychologist at Baycrest in Toronto. Angela K. Troyer is Program Director of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health at Baycrest.