I would say it would depend on why he put the cup back in the cupboard! If someone was already preoccupied like you were doing, talking to us and fixing your coffee. That may not be much concern. But if they weren't preoccupied, then definitely concerned! I would also think that even if somebody had something else on their mind then the task at hand, that it could still indicate a cognitive skip in procedure (like skipping over all of the washing of the cup steps)!

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

Well done, Stoney. You are right. Putting a coffee cup back in the cupboard where it belongs, while it's still full of coffee, is really more an act of absentmindedness or distraction. It's not, in and of itself, a warning sign of serious cognitive impairment. If I had stood in front of that coffee maker I've used for years, and couldn't remember how to use it, that would be a sign of possible impairment. Kudos to you for getting it right.

Nice presentation. I'm only 62 and started to suffer symptoms around age 60. Both parents and two aunties had dementia at an early age - 50s and 60s, so I do feel I'm doomed. I was diagnosed with MCI last month after two brain scans. NAD on the scans, but problems with some of the tests. Yep, finding life harder these days. No short term memory, lack of comprehension, difficulty following discussions. And I still have four years until retirement. Younger sufferers have to look forward to being unable to complete their working life, unable to claim any benefits because they are not "ill", but their boss isn't happy with their performance and wants them to go away. And then, like my mum, two months after retirement "Alzheimer's". Go straight to the mental hospital, do not pass go, do not collect $200, forget about enjoying your retirement. Frankly it sucks. And once you tell boss and family of your diagnosis you lose credibility, your judgement is suspect, and medical people start asking "who do you have to help you?" After nearly 40 years of being a single person taking care of myself and managing the affairs of sick parents it's a massive blow to the pride and self esteem.

@GoCognocom

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your candor, Jo. MCI is a hard thing to live with, and many people don't understand what you're going through. I can tell that you are facing it an honest and straightforward way, and that's a credit to you. Please do not underestimate the potential to slow or halt the progression of this. Compared to even a few years ago, we know now that is possible, and the things that give you a better chance of achieving it. I encourage you to defend your cognition aggressively, and want to support you in that effort.

@cincy911truth5

2 ай бұрын

I’ve been reading quite a bit about MCI, Dementia and Alzheimer’s lately and have learned about some encouraging news. Google Dr. Dale Bredesen and the Brefesen Protocol. Dr. Bredesen is a leading researcher and expert on these issues. He also has many videos on KZread. Hope this helps.

I wish more doctors on health videos would speak like the way he does.Even a kindergarten kid can grasp every bit of it and narrate it cent per cent.

@GoCognocom

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment. I try to take special care to provide accurate information, but in simple, understandable terms. I'm glad you found this helpful.

I'm 89 years old and what you said tell me that I am normal and even better than normal for my age. You gave me confidence that my cognitive ability is still intact. I thought that I had a mild cognitive impairment. As the saying goes, if you think that you are crazy, then you are not. I have an IQ of 130 and my job for 44 years was mostly mental than physical. Would these two things lessen my chances of having MCI? Can you tell from my comment that I can still think rationally?

I have many of these symptoms(Iam67) I cant read or watch tv and cant remember the plot or what I read.Leave water on lights.Cant remember if I put detergent in washer or dishwasher forget words or faces.Struggle with words.Trying to make a cake I have to read directions over and over because I dont remember.Use of electronics or resetting oven clock forget it>I had the nero test and was then diagnosed with MCI.What is sad for me my whole career in nursing since 1971(retired not long ago)I worked only in nursing homes!I know what its like and how frustrated residents got.I never thought I would be where Iam now.Love your straightforward easy to understand video.

@GoCognocom

6 жыл бұрын

You are doing a good job of educating yourself on these issues, Marietta, and I appreciate your comment. I deal with a lot of people who have been able to see their symptoms stabilize for long periods of time, by embracing health habits that benefit the brain. Physical activity, good nutrition, managing blood pressure, cognitive training, stress management and social stimulation can all be beneficial. My thoughts are with you.

One day I started to drive to my daughter's house, 2 miles away. After driving 1/2 mile, I realized that I had forgotten the way there. I then used the sat-nav. I went to my Doctor. After a few tests I was diagnosed with MCI.

Nice presentation.

Tony, this is the most definitive video I’ve seen on MCI. Besides the up to date information, it’s VERY clear! Thanks for all you’re doing. Oh. The coffee cup. It doesn’t seem that far out there to me but then again..... :)

@GoCognocom

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments, Pam, and I'm glad you found the video informative. I'm looking forward to hearing what the different views are about the coffee cup. It's not an easy call, which is why I wanted to use it as an example.

Thank you

My husband has been showing signs for 5+ years. He's turning 69 in a week. He refuses to acknowledge any issue. I'm so fed up. I wish we could work together on this instead of me becoming a frustrated caretaker.😢

Thanks for another great topic, Tony. I think both the coffee cup, and the keys in fridge examples, are more difficult ones to say definitively because we've all had times when we've been distracted and accidentally put something in the wrong spot throughout our lifetime. Perhaps the bigger issue is whether or not we can recognize that we did indeed put it in the wrong place? So, I'm calling the mug of coffee "normal" provided it's not a frequent occurrence. (I am 49, and have been having increased cognitive issues for the past few years. I have an above average IQ, but neurocognitive testing in January 2017 put me at the low end of normal. I'm being reevaluated in January 2019, and will see then if I've fallen to the MCI level or am still in SCI (Subjective Cognitive Impairment) and therefore don't qualify for any services. )

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your observations, Tracey. You're right about the coffee cup. To put a full cup of coffee back into the cupboard is really more act of being distracted or absent-minded. It's not typically considered a warning sign of cognitive impairment. My thoughts are with you as your deal with your diagnosis, and I wish you the best when you are evaluated again in January.

It all started , as far as I know, late fall 2016. I am a WW2 Naval buff. I know about code breakers on both sides of the Atlantic. My husband said something about Bletchley Park; I drew an absolute blank. I knew I was supposed to know what that was, but at that moment I did not. I did not say anything to him for a couple of months, but when I told him I said I wanted to make an appointment with a Neurologist. I had one who had retired, for my essential tremor and autonomic neuropathy. I don’t remember if he mentioned cognitive impairment or not after my tests and CAT scan. He did mention it last June. But the days I lost were in August and December. I know I should call, but just have not. My next appointment is in June, probably not soon enough.

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

Depending on what's going on, a neurologist may want to see the person again in a year, or again in six months. If this had been going on back in June, your neurologist may have wanted to see you again in six months. I would encourage you to at least call the neurologist's office and describe what you have experienced, to see if they think you should come in, or see your primary doctor. There is so much more they can do these days, and a lot of these things, the sooner they are tried, the better. Having answers and options is will be so much more beneficial to you.

Just diagnosed today. Probably beginning of Levy Body dementia according to the doctor. Now worried. But I did see a brown squirrel cut in front of my car that wasn’t there. Oh well.

@stoneyvowell1239

5 жыл бұрын

Just curious what you were diagnosed with!? I've been diagnosed schizophrenic and also bipolar 1 and a couple other cognitive and psychotic things! But I'm thinking more vascular dementia myself. Especially in combination with the three mini strokes I've already had! And I'm only 38. But my question refers more to the hallucination of the squirrel if that's what it was! That's been happening a lot to me lately, with little animals jumping across my peripherals.

Among other things: i started 6 months ago having more mornings when fixing my coffee (same process for last 2 years), i could not recall if i put in sugar or my miralax . when i sat down to drink it then i would know if i forgot the sugar. My wife got me a large pill dispenser because i was missing my medications as i could not recall if i took them etc etc. Now i am having trouble during the day some times of forgetting to go to the pill dispenser to check it. I began having motor symptoms, memory and processing problems in early 2019. Just diagnosed with MCI on top of other things. I have learned many of these symptoms overlap into various definitions, if it does not meet the medical definition the neurologist will not make the call. The testing neurologist said something else is going on as my 3rd test showed worsening symptoms. This is not fun. Thanks for video.

@walidsarwary

10 ай бұрын

I have one question do you give the same test every time or it is different test ? Do you prepare for the test as you can find online every test ? How old were u when u got diagnosed??

@wramsey2656

10 ай бұрын

@@walidsarwary I just turned 61 yrs old this summer. MCI was just diagnosed 2 months ago, functional parkinsonism 2 years ago, various motor, eye & swallowing problems 3 years ago. The neuropsychological testing is fairly standard in the industry, they may or may not include an additional test including motor capabilities of your arms and hands. The tests you will not find online and are very complex audio-visual tests requiring a human subject (you) and a trained experienced neurologist who specializes in this field. The more experienced they are the better. Such Drs see multiple patients per day so they see and learn a lot from observation as well. I have been tested 3 times each 18-24 months apart which allows them a good gauge to compare with. They even have built in measures to tell if patients are trying to fake their symptoms (why someone would try to fake their symptoms is a whole other subject). I do not see how you can prepare for such a test. I would advise against trying to "study" for such a test as you are trying to capture your average responses for comparison to other people with similar or diagnosed diseases, that's how they get an idea of what if any disease you may have.

Thank you for the video. How can I tell my family that my memory loss and trouble finding words is not scary, because my family really believes I won’t remember them, or forget how to drive because the mci explanation does not fit me. I have MS and some cognitive difficulties are yeah not a death sentence, I just

@GoCognocom

4 жыл бұрын

Tina, please let your family know that for someone with MCI, the odds are actually in favor of being able to slow, halt or even reverse that cognitive decline. I encourage you to read this article, and also share it with your family. gocogno.com/mci-doesnt-mean-dementia/

I'm not sure there is "normal memory loss"? We need to normalize that there should be no NORMAL memory loss IF we use preventative measure. These are measures like eating a nutrient-rich (non inflammatory foods) "Food Therapy, " supplementing with the vitamins, minerals, micronutrients that our body and brain need. Add to that "recipe" exercise, making sure your underlying health issues are being treated. EXAMPLE: Yesterday I was sitting on the kitchen floor wiping up the food on the tile along the edge of the kitchen runner. I asked my 78-year-old husband to please being me the sweeper. He first brought me the Swifter tool. I said, no "THE SWEEPER. He then brought me the kitchen broom." I said no, not the broom the sweeper....then I said the vacuum and he finally got it. He could not process that the sweeper meant the vacuum sweeper. This is his MCI.

If you lost in your neighbourhood is this Amnestic MCI or Nonamnestic MCI symptom??? Please answer this sir 🙏

We went to look at a house for sale. The only problem was I do not remember seeing that house. We went through again, and nothing looked familiar. Not even an old light fixture that I loved. I have never remembered that day. 2 or 3 months later, the nurse at my doctors office called, saying I needed to come in on Tuesday. Tuesday the nurse called again to see why I was not there. I did not remember her calling, 3 days before. I have MCI, was diagnosed in 2017. But this seems like a bad progression.

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

Jaci, please talk to your doctor about this. MCI tends to progress quite slowly. That is why a neurologists will often wait a year until seeing the person again. It can take that long for there to be perceivable changes. If you feel that you are progressing more rapidly than that, let your doctor know. That can sometimes be the sign of some other medical program that is accelerating the cognitive loss, and if it is some other condition, that condition may be treatable.

Can you prepare before the test ?

I have a major depressive disorder and I get distracted easily. I have put things in the wrong place many times, especially when rushing around.I have done this for many years so I am not concerned about that at all. But what is concerning me .... I have trouble thinking of words in a conversation and now for the last month I have noticed . I am using the wrong word when talking. For example . I said I needed to find my flashlight , when the correct word was" cell phone " Why my mouth said flashlight really scared me. When I wanted to say " I need to find my cell phone " This has been very worrisome for me, because this is a new phenomena. . It came on suddenly after an huge shouting match with a sibling and got a horrible headache afterwards and extremely upset. However, I did not have a stroke or brain injury . So I am so afraid it's a language disorder from some kind of dementia, Like PPA . I am 62 years old. Any comments I would really appreciate . Thank you.

@walidsarwary

10 ай бұрын

only one slip of word will not make you demented for god sake , dont worry all people make mistakes like that and it is very common

I am 67 and notice within the past year that many times I am thinking about something and my hands are doing something different or incorrect, like putting the coffee cup back. My brain is thinking one thing and my hands are doing something very different and not correctly, why? Is this MCI or something else? I also have recent slight double vision, I did have a slip and fall and hit my head very hard about a year ago.

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

Duane, what you are describing would not be considered typical symptoms of MCI. Particularly given that you have experienced a serious head injury within the past year, this is a situation where you would want to seek a full medical evaluation and diagnosis from a doctor. I encourage you to pursue that, and my thoughts are with you.

I also have inattentive, or non-hyper form of A.D.D. i have had brain scan that was fine but was diagnosed with M.C.I due to stress and anxiety. It gets very confusing because that diagnoses can be confused with inattentive A.D.D. But my memory had gotten worse over several years. One part of healing is socializing more but when you can't remember names of aquaintances you have known for years it is hard to socialize. People get hurt and offended if you keep forgetting their names. And it is very embarrassing. I don't feel comfortable constantly explaining that I have M.C.I. No one seems to know what it is. And then people just act as if you are stupid.

@GoCognocom

4 жыл бұрын

It truly is unfortunate how little the public understands MCI and how little support or sympathy is offered to the people who have it. One thing I'm hoping is that the sudden new awareness of MCI created by having one of the characters diagnosed with MCI will result in greater awareness. That would be a blessing.

@walidsarwary

10 ай бұрын

Please reply 🙏. Can you tell me the difference between MCI and Inattentive type ADHD? Since you experienced both, cause with Inattentive type you also lose things, and your working memory is bad. What changes with MCI symptoms you are experiencing that are differentiate you from inattentive type? Please give me a few examples i will be very glad. at what age you been diagnosed with mci?

@walidsarwary

10 ай бұрын

Please reply I really need your answer

@walidsarwary

10 ай бұрын

Please reply I am very anxious

@BEALWAYSHAPPY266

6 ай бұрын

​@@walidsarwarywhat's your age

MCI

Hi!Iam 67 years old and have a question .I cant find the answer to.I find myself not being able to follow game on tv or Lets make a deal I forget what just won.Also,I cant read a book anymore .I dont remember what i read.Its so frustrating.Memories long time ago no problem but short term forget it.I also will have a thought and if i dont act on its gone the next second. Takes me a long time to get it back if I do.I had the neuro test a few years ago that diagnosed me with theMCI.No one told me what to do to help.I have trouble like measuring something I have to go back and forth seceral times.Iam still very good at spelling and i cant pick out a missed spelled word.****Whats teally baffeling is when I was tested I could see what they wanted me to draw and my brain "Shut Down "wouldnt try.Why is that? math 4get it i tried to do it backwards and again my brain shut dow,Why?Thanks for taking time to read this I appreciate it and hope you can help figure it out.looking forward to next video Take care

@mariettaburdo970

5 жыл бұрын

I think putting coffee in cupboard because you were distracted or multitasking

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

Marietta, it sounds like you're not getting good guidance on MCI and the treatment options. I saw that you went to my site and downloaded my MCI treatment checklist. I'm glad you have that, and it will spell out all the kinds of treatments you should be receiving. I'll follow up with you directly to make sure your questions are being answered.

Cognitive impairment can possible at the age of 40????? If someone experienced some sort os memory loss just like to connect chrger to the bottle instead of mobile..??

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, cognitive loss can occur in middle age. If you're seeing signs of memory loss or confusion that concern you, please consider getting a memory screen if you haven't already done so. That can give you an indication whether what you're experiencing is normal for you age and nothing to worry about, or the signs of a potential problem that needs to be looked into further. My thoughts are with you as you address this.

@hooriakhan9671

5 жыл бұрын

@@GoCognocom how can i get to screen memory????

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

@@hooriakhan9671 Hooria, there are two good options for getting a memory screen. There’s a free memory screening test you can download online and take at home. It’s called the SAGE test and it was developed at Ohio State University. I did a video on how to get and take this test, and you can see that video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/maJ3j6uLp5y7ipc.html The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America also offers free memory screening at locations all over the United States. To find a location near you, use this search tool, and then just contact the nearest site to schedule an appointment. It’s free and confidential. alzfdn.org/memory-screening/find-a-site/

@hooriakhan9671

5 жыл бұрын

@@GoCognocom i am in Pakistan.. So please suggest something else possible in Pakistan.... Thanks alot for your comments about me....

@GoCognocom

5 жыл бұрын

@@hooriakhan9671 I have to admit, I am not familiar with the medical system in your country, or what kinds of community resources are available.There appears to be an Alzheimer's Pakistan organization, and I'm including a link to its Facebook page. I must emphasize that I am not in any way suggesting that you have Alzheimer's. But an Alzheimer's organization would how you could access memory screening and give you a referral. I think that may be your best approach. facebook.com/Alzheimers-Pakistan-113643042056244/

But have you ever lost a whole day?

@sisterrose6836

4 жыл бұрын

I have trouble remembering the day before.

I don't think that putting a full coffee mug back in the cabinet is a normal sign of aging. It could be MCI or dementia.

@GoCognocom

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Cheryl, I appreciate you sharing your answer (and sharing this video). I'm going let others respond and see what they think. And then I'll jump back in and share what the expert opinion is on this question.

@jnugent262

5 жыл бұрын

Since you posed 3 months ago, I'm getting frustrated waiting for Tony's pronouncement of "what the experts say. I plan to share this with a 30 year old close friend who I believe will chalk it up to Attention Deficit Disorder (as I did), especially because he was *talking* at the same time as he was moving the cup!

Hi Tony im not sure if I have posted before but thank-you for your support and very informative clips. I found this on you tube and thought it was interesting. All the best, Brian. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dqqclayho9W3YNo.html