Early Detection and Recovery of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Community-Dwelling Elderly People and Its Future Prospects

Abstract

This study aims to prevent the elderly of the community from developing dementia by collaborating with the community comprehensive support center for early detection and recovery of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). We will conduct a systematic review targeting studies to examine risk factors in dementia in the elderly of Japan to make a checklist. Then this is implemented to 300 participants for one year. Preventing dementia in the community's elderly is of utmost importance as pharmacological treatment is not currently available. Additionally, if recovery from MCI is not expected, we will establish a system to connect participants to the regional comprehensive support center. These trends are outlined in this review.