Tips for someone diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment
Read our information and advice to help you manage your mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cope with memory loss.
Early stages of dementia
Publications and factsheets: Full list
Access our wide range of publications designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia.
The early stages of dementia
In the early stages of dementia, a person’s symptoms will be noticeable and will affect their day-to-day life. Learn more about the early stages of dementia.
Receiving a diagnosis
This page explains what to expect from a dementia diagnosis, how it might be delivered and what happens afterwards.
The progression of frontotemporal dementia
This page explains how frontotemporal dementia progresses, from the early stages onwards.
The progression of dementia with Lewy bodies
This page explains how dementia with Lewy bodies progresses from the early stages onwards.
Making a diagnosis
There is no one simple test that can say if somebody has dementia. Learn more about the diagnosis process below.
The progression of vascular dementia
This page explains how vascular dementia develops through the early, middle and late stages.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
This page explains what mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is and tells you about some of the main symptoms.
The progression of Alzheimer's disease
This page explains how Alzheimer's disease progresses through the early, middle and late stages.