Basics
What does Alzheimer's destroy
Memory, thinking skills
What happens to a persons judgement after they are diagnosed with Alzheimer's
It becomes poor/bad
How many people in the U.S have Alzheimer's
6.9 million
True or false: Drugs can be used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer's
True
Fine Motor skills
Swallowing
Where does alzheimer's rank in causes of death in the U.S
6th
True or false: Their is a permanent cure for Alzheimer's
False
What rate of speed does Alzheimer's effect the brain
Slowley
What regularly happens to a person mood while having Alzheimer's
Mood changes/Mood swings
How many people in the world have Alzheimer's
55 million
What type of medication is used to manage the syptoms
Inhibitors
True or false: Damage from Alzheimer's can be reversed
False
Alzheimer's effects a persons speaking by
Making it challenging/difficult, difficult finding words
What ratio do women make up all of Alzheimer cases
2/3
What are non drug optional treatments for Alzheimer's
Exercise, Cognitive therapy, lifestyle changes, social engagement
What is the most common form of dementia
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's symptoms progress from subtle _____ issues
Memory
By 2060 how many people are estimated to have Alzheimer's
13.8 million
Why isn't there a permanent treatment for Alzheimer's
There are multiple potential causes, none of those causes are completely understood making it hard to target an area for research