Normal Aging vs. MCI vs. Dementia

Compare how these three conditions differ across 10 important dimensions

Dimension Normal Aging Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Dementia

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Key Message: MCI represents a middle ground—more than normal aging but not yet dementia. Early recognition enables monitoring and intervention.