What is the best way to track cognitive changes?

keep_hope_alive

I have asked my neurologist how I could get a neuropsychological assessment for the MCI that was picked up in a screening. They still have not found a cause.

Is this the best way to track cognitive changes to get one of these assessments and have it redone periodically?

If so, how often?

Or is another method better?

I thought about tracking my symptoms, but I'm unsure how effective this could be because I feel like I might micromanage every mistake I make. Since no one is perfect, I could be writing down something normal as a problem.

Iris L.

I answered in your other post.

Iris

keep_hope_alive

Yes I saw that, it sounds like the neuropsychiatric assessment may be the best way.

I’ve started listening to the book “Living with MCI”, that was recommended to me by someone in the support group. It may also provide more information.

keep_hope_alive

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/228670#Comment_228670

Good news, the neurologist replied today through mychart and is going to make a referral to a neuropsychologist. I was nervous to ask in the first place for fear of being dismissed, but then I thought of the quote, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take…"

Irritatingly, I realized I purchased the older (2012) version of the book, "Living with MCI" (ironically, I was wondering if this was an MCI mistake). So, I have re-purchased the newer version and will start listening to it soon.

The older version was helpful, but I recognized that some of its info was dated. The newer version just came out March 2024, so I want to get the most up-to-date information on what's happening and what steps to take.