Abstract
Objective:Mild cognitive impairment is a transitional state between normal aging and Alzheimer’s and is an internationally recognized pre-stage state of Alzheimer’s. It is the starting point for early detection and intervention in dementia. An empirical study was conducted to determine how medical social workers provide intervention services to older adults with mild cognitive impairment, specific strategies for change, and the effectiveness of the intervention.Methods:This was a quasi-experimental intervention study.Conclusion:Through integrated intervention, the development of cognitive impairment can be significantly delayed, cognitive abilities can be improved (p < .05), and decline in daily living abilities can be significantly delayed (p < .05). At the same time, the mental health of participants can be improved to a certain extent.
Highlights
Scholars have discovered that in the normal aging process, there is a stage known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
This state is defined by researchers as a precursor to Alzheimer’s among older adults. These older people with MCI have cognitive dysfunction that is more severe than the normal decline in their age range but not enough to meet the criteria for a medical diagnosis of dementia
The average annual conversion rate from MCI to dementia is 10% to 15%, whereas the conversion rate in 5 years is as high as 50%, which is far higher than among normal older people [2]
Summary
With the accelerated aging of the world’s population, Alzheimer’s disease is becoming a global public health problem. This state is defined by researchers as a precursor to Alzheimer’s among older adults These older people with MCI have cognitive dysfunction that is more severe than the normal decline in their age range but not enough to meet the criteria for a medical diagnosis of dementia. The duration of this stage is not fixed; the disease’s development is affected by many factors, and it has a high conversion rate to dementia. The loss of the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) in the later stage of the disease often necessitates intensive companionship and care This can place a heavy burden on family members and society simultaneously; it highlights the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for people with MCI. There is still a lot of room for development
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