A 76-year-old man complains of progressive forgetfulness over 2 years but remains independent in all activities of daily living, with only mild diffic...

Question

A 76-year-old man complains of progressive forgetfulness over 2 years but remains independent in all activities of daily living, with only mild difficulties in more complex tasks. Cognitive testing shows mild impairment. What factor most strongly distinguishes mild cognitive impairment from dementia?

Accepted Answer

Preserved independence in basic activities of daily living

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Age over 75 years

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Subjective memory complaints

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Presence of vascular risk factors

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Abnormal neuroimaging

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Mild cognitive impairment vs dementia