Spotting the Early Signs: Nursing and the Challenge of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional clinical stage between healthy aging and dementia. It involves early changes in memory or other cognitive abilities—such as language, attention, executive functions or visuospatial skills—while people are still able to manage their essential daily activities independently. Although these changes may be subtle at first, they often progress gradually…