Ageing involves the loss of certain abilities, and the point at which this loss becomes significant enough to interfere with Activities of Daily Living varies from person to person and from family to family.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) can be defined as an intermediate state between usual cognitive functioning and dementia. A person with MCI presents cognitive difficulties confirmed in cognitive assessments but maintains their autonomy and independence in everyday activities.
Although MCI may constitute a stage preceding various forms of dementia, stability may be maintained and the condition may never progress. Nevertheless, it is a warning sign that requires medical follow-up and regular monitoring. It is precisely at this point that interventions prove most effective, making it possible to delay the progression of the loss of abilities and to maximise quality of life and functionality in the long term.