Alzheimer's

Media

100

This character in The Notebook has a form of Alzheimer's/Dementia

Allie

200

This former president had Alzheimer's

Ronald Reagan

300

This actor suffered from a from depression and a form of dementia known as Lewy Body Syndrome

Robin Williams

400

This character in the movie Friends with Benefits has Alzheimer's

Mr. Harper (the Dad)

500

This Civil Rights activist suffered from Alzheimer's disease 

Rosa Parks

Pathophysiology

100

A neurodegenerative disease responsible for death of neurons in the brain.

Alzheimer's

200

Brain atrophy occurs in these brain regions.

Cerebral cortex and Hippocampus

300

This protein is toxic to neurons and builds up in between them.

Beta Amyloid

400

This region of the brain increases in size in an individual with Alzheimer's. 

Ventricles

500

These structures crowd organelles in the neuron and contribute to the failure of the neurons transport system.

Tau Protein Fibers

Exercise

100

This exercise is best for late stages to reduce any risk.

Seated Exercise

200

Exercising in the morning is important to prevent this syndrome.

Sundowning Syndrome

300

This is a KEY factor to consider when exercising in the early stages of Alzheimer's.

Routine

400

Exercise reduces the accumulation of this protein in the brain.

Beta Amyloid

500

In the early stages of Alzheimer's it is important to exercise at this aerobic capacity.

Light to Moderate

Myth or Fact

100

Memory loss is a part of natural aging.

True

200

Alzheimer's disease is fatal.

Myth

300

Only old people get Alzheimer's.

Myth

400

Medical marijuana can be used to treat Alzheimer's disease.

True.

500

Flu shots increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Myth