Frank is a 71-year-old widower who lives on his own without the aid of home care. By all accounts, Frank is independent. Frank didn't realize that he had problem with his memory until he was given a simple memory test by his physician, who found a decline compared to how Frank scored two years earlier. Frank's symptoms are MOST consistent with which DSM-5 disorder?

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Frank's symptoms are consistent with mild neurocognitive disorder, which is characterized by a decline in cognitive functioning that is noticeable but does not interfere with daily activities. Mild dementia and early-onset Alzheimer's disease involve more severe impairment in cognitive functioning and interfere with daily activities. Cognitive impairment is a broad term that can refer to any level of decline in cognitive functioning.

Frank Is a 71-Year-Old Widower Who Lives on His Own