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Mild cognitive impairment affects motor control and skill learning

Qiaofeng Wu, John S Y Chan, Jin H Yan

    Reviews in the Neurosciences
    |October 2, 2015
    PubMed

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    Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a stage between normal aging and dementia. Interventions targeting cognitive and motor skills may improve motor functions in individuals with MCI.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Gerontology
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical transitional stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia.
    • The aging global population is increasing the prevalence of MCI, presenting significant societal challenges.
    • MCI is characterized by cognitive and motor impairments, impacting daily life and quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define MCI, detailing its pathology and neural underpinnings.
    • To review cognitive and motor changes associated with normal aging.
    • To discuss motor behavior degradation in MCI and propose intervention strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of MCI, normal aging cognitive and motor functions.
    • Analysis of neural correlates and pathology of MCI.
    • Synthesis of existing research on motor control and skill learning in aging and MCI.

    Main Results:

    • MCI patients exhibit poorer motor control compared to healthy older adults.
    • Motor skill degradation in MCI adversely affects health and quality of life.
    • Normal aging involves cognitive and motor decline, with MCI exacerbating these issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Multicomponent interventions targeting both cognitive and motor domains are proposed to enhance motor functions in MCI patients.
    • Addressing both cognitive and motor deficits is crucial for improving outcomes in MCI.
    • Further research is needed to explore and validate these intervention strategies for MCI.

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