A lesser-known condition could potentially increase your risk of dementia, warns an aging specialist. Dr. Kellyn Lee, a chartered psychologist at the University of Southampton, has devoted her career to studying dementia , a disease that currently affects over 6.
7 million people in the US. In a recent TikTok video, she highlighted a particular impairment that might lead to further cognitive decline over time but emphasized that it's not a straightforward issue. American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe sells eyewatering priced antiques despite store closures Antiques Roadshow fans slam guest's grandmother for 'stealing' lamp worth a fortune "Somebody has asked me, 'If you have MCI, a Mild Cognitive Impairment, will this lead to dementia later on?'" she posed to her 21,000 followers.
"So, research has found that having MCI can indeed raise the risks of developing dementia, but it's not conclusive. It depends on what the underlying cause of the MCI is in the first place." MCI refers to a condition in which someone may start having issues with memory or thinking.
This could involve frequently forgetting things, losing track of thoughts, struggling to follow conversations, or navigating familiar places. The Alzheimer's Society clarifies that while such problems may pose challenges, they aren't necessarily severe enough to disrupt daily tasks significantly. Although MCI is not the same as dementia, it could potentially lead to Alzheimer's disease or a related form of the condition in the fut.
