Occurrence and direct costs of mild cognitive impairment – results of the German Study on Ageing, Cognition and Dementia in Primary Care Patients (AgeCoDe)

Background/Objectives: Although mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a high-risk factor for developing dementia, little is known about the prevalence and incidence of MCI among patients of general practitioners (GPs) and direct costs associated with MCI. Aim of this presentation is to provide data on (1) prevalence and incidence rates of MCI among elderly GP patients (75+ years), (2) correlates of and risk factors for MCI, and (3) direct costs associated with MCI. Methods: Data were derived from the longitudinal „German Study on Ageing, Cognition and Dementia in Primary Care Patients“ (AgeCoDe). GP patient…