Lay persons’ beliefs and knowledge about mild cognitive impairment

Background/Objectives: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered a predementia clinical stage bridging between normal aging and dementia allowing for the introduction of interventions to defer the development of the disease. MCI is associated with serious consequences, the reluctance of individuals to seek timely help. The failure to recognize MCI on time might lead to harmful consequences and costs. Increased lay persons’ knowledge and understanding of MCI might increase willingness to be tested for MCI and reinforce the benefits associated with early detection. Furthermore, this might help designing interv…