Comparison with Other Conditions
Features by Condition
Cognitive impairment looks different depending on the condition.
Stroke
• Both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke can cause cognitive impairment.
• Problems with executive function, visuospatial perception, attention, memory, and language are common.
• Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is common.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) can cause widespread cognitive impairment.
• Problems with memory, executive function, attention, flexibility, and language are common.
• Severe cognitive impairment is common.
Alzheimer's dementia
• Memory problems are typical early on, but gradually spread to other domains until daily life becomes difficult.
• Behavioral problems appear along with cognitive impairment.