In This Episode: Dr. K answers a question she is often asked: “What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment (also known as MCI)?” She covers: What it means to have “cognitive impairment” The definition of “mild cognitive impairment” (MCI) and how it’s diagnosed What is dementia, and the diagnostic criteria for diagnosing dementia The difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia What it means to have “preclinical” Alzheimer’s disease How Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed What to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm) How to use this information if your parent is getting evaluated for memory loss or cognitive decline Related episode:  002 – 10 Causes of Memory Loss in Aging Parents Related Resources: Related article: How We Diagnose Dementia: The Practical Basics to Know Related article: How to Diagnose & Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment Free online training: Memory Loss & Safety: How to Have Better Talks & Fewer Fights With Your Aging Parent Dr. Kernisan’s book: When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A Geriatrician’s Step-by-Step Guide to Memory Loss, Resistance, Safety Worries, & More Get 12 weeks of expert guidance from Dr. K and her team of geriatric care managers, on how & when to step in to help a parent with memory loss: Helping Older Parents with Early Memory Loss Program