Ensuring Early Detection and Diagnosis: A Healthy Brain Initiative Issue Map

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• Corporate Authors:
  Alzheimer's Association ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• Description:
  Some adults may experience changes in the brain that lead to cognitive decline. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an early stage of memory loss or other cognitive ability loss (such as language or visual/spatial perception) that can be diagnosed by a health care professional. MCI is part of the continuum of cognitive impairment and can have many causes. At this stage, early detection and diagnosis is paramount. Early detection and diagnosis — also known as secondary prevention — can improve the quality of care a person receives and the quality of life they enjoy, can slow the disease process, and may reduce the financial and emotional impact of the disease. Early detection of cognitive issues also allows clinicians to identify potentially reversible or treatable causes, including vitamin deficiencies and medication side effects.
  
  With new developments in dementia diagnosis and treatment on the horizon, public health can play a pivotal role in creating healthy communities that reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and ensure equitable access to early detection and diagnostic services, including community-based supports and treatment across all populations.
  
  For those whose cognitive impairment further progresses, dementia symptoms become noticeable and the disruption to cognition and everyday life can range from mild to severe. Detection and diagnosis are needed for these individuals to connect the person living with dementia to treatment and support services to help preserve their independence and quality of life for as long as possible. A strong public health response can help families manage dementia, maintain the health, well-being, independence and quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers, and reduce associated costs. The most effective interventions actively involve caregivers and are tailored and flexible to meet the specific and evolving needs of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers
  
  
• Subjects:
  Aged Aging Alzheimer Disease Dementia Healthy Aging
• Source:
  Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map
• Series:
  Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Series
• Publisher:
  Alzheimer's Association
• Document Type:
  Report
• Name as Subject:
  Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI)
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• CIO:
  National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)
• Division:
  Division of Population Health (DPH)
• Topic:
  Diseases & Conditions
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  4 numbered pages
• Collection(s):
  Public Health Resources
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/134383/cdc_134383_DS1.pdf
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