Comparison of Memory Disorders in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer‘S Disease

Žilvinas Stepanavičius, Virginija Adomaitienė Abstract According to the literature, long-term memory disorders appear earliest as mild cognitive impairment progresses to Alzheimer’s disease. Other types of memory impairment are discussed sparcely in literature, most studies include general tests of memory performance. Objective: Compare memory disorders in amnestic mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Subjects: 75 patients…

THE ROLE OF MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER‘S DISEASE

Žilvinas Stepanavičius Abstract Summary Alzheimer‘s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. As the population ages, more resources are need for the care of patients with Alzheimer‘s disease. Alzheimer‘s disease is usually diagnosed in its late stages. The advantages of an early diagnosis of Alzheimer‘s disease are the following: without diagnosis the patient‘s behaviour…