Mild cognitive impairment and dementia are conditions that can occur as people age. Mild cognitive impairment involves minor memory loss and mental decline that do not significantly interfere with daily life. Dementia is a more serious decline in cognitive abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It involves amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain that disrupt neuron signaling. Symptoms of Alzheimer's initially involve memory loss but can progress to include problems with judgment, attention, and personal care. Treatments for Alzheimer's provide modest benefits for cognitive function and behavior.