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EEGs, Neuropsychological Performance and Financial Capacity in aMCI Patients: a Preliminary Longitudinal Study
Vaitsa Giannouli1, Eirini Chrisovalantou Leliopoulou1, Ioanna Chouvarda1
1School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|January 1, 2026
Summary
Electroencephalograms (EEGs) can identify financial capacity deficits in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Specific EEG patterns predict which aMCI individuals require assistance to prevent financial exploitation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuropsychology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) poses challenges to financial capacity.
- Limited research exists on objective markers for financial capacity deficits in aMCI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate electroencephalogram (EEG) indicators of financial capacity in aMCI patients.
- To determine if EEG can differentiate aMCI individuals with varying financial capacity.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study with neuropsychological, financial capacity, and EEG assessments at baseline, 6, and 12 months.
- Correlational analysis between EEG data and financial capacity performance in aMCI patients.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations found between neuropsychological performance and EEG in aMCI patients with the lowest financial capacity.
- EEG successfully differentiated aMCI patients into high and low financial capacity groups.
Conclusions:
- EEG measurements show promise in identifying aMCI individuals at risk for financial capacity deficits.
- EEG can aid in predicting the need for financial assistance and preventing exploitation in aMCI.
