Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation
Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation is a part of this international federation.
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI).
True or False: A memory screening assessment is a definitive diagnostic tool for dementia.
False.
This type of liquor is traditionally made with potatoes.
Vodka.
This British Rock band released Hotel California in 1976.
The Eagles.
This ancient Roman city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Pompeii.
The Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation Activity Centre became operational in this month and year.
January 2012.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this percentage of dementia cases are potentially preventable or their onset delayed.
45%.
This is the world's most expensive spice.
Saffron.
This world famous artist had his final public performance alongside Lady Gaga, whilst having late stage Alzheimer's.
Tony Bennett.
This sea separates Europe and Africa.
The Mediterranean Sea.
Memory Screenings and assessments happens this often at the Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation.
Every other Friday.
A patient with this medical condition has a high probability (50% - 70%) of developing dementia as the disease advances.
Parkinson's disease.
Marzipan is made from this nut.
Almonds.
This artist inspired the famous song that opens with the line "starry, starry night".
Vincent Van Gough.
This island nation is the largest by land area in the Indian Ocean.
Madagascar.
Apart from the Activity Centre, Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation offers these services (name 4).
Education on risk reduction and care management, Memory screening and assessments, Online caregiver support group meeting, Cognitive stimulation therapy, Quarterly newsletter, Resource materials, Helpline, Website, Identification bracelets, Community awareness, Dementia friendly community programme,social media awareness, student volunteer programme and medical/speech therapy and psychology student observation visits.
Apart from memory loss, these are symptoms that may indicate the possible onset of dementia (name 4).
Difficulty performing familiar tasks, Problems with language, Disorientation to time and place, Poor or decreased judgement, Problems keeping track of things, Misplacing things, Changes in mood and behavior, Challenges understanding visual and spatial information and withdrawal from work or social activities.
This group introduced the breadfruit variety known as 'Rata Del' to Sri Lanka.
The Dutch colonial rulers.
Engelbert Humperdinck was born in this part of British India.
Madras, British India (Now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India).
This country is made up of more than 17,000 islands.
Indonesia.
This is the mission statement of Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation.
To improve the quality of life of those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias and enhance the well-being of their families and carers.
These are the risk factors for dementia (name 5).
Alcohol abuse, Smoking, Diabetes, Obesity, High blood pressure, Air pollution, Brain injuries, Physical inactivity, Depression, Social isolation, Hearing impairment, lower levels of education, untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol.
This sugar is the body's main source of fuel.
Glucose.
Perry Como and Glen Campbell had this in common.
Both of them got Alzheimer's in the later years of their life.
Sri Lanka has this many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
8.