True or False
Alzheimer's kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer.
A. True
B. False
A.True
Is Alzheimer's inherited?
No, in 99 out of 100 cases, Alzheimer's is NOT inherited.
Is Alzheimer's curable?
A. Yes
B. No
No, Alzheimer's is not able to be cured, but there is treatment.
Whats the main aspect of the brain that Alzheimers disease effects?
Hippocampus, Memory
What is the cost of lunch?
$2.00
Almost two thirds of Americans are men.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Where does Alzheimer's rank in the causes of death in the United States?
A. 3RD
B. 1ST
C. 9TH
D. 6TH
D. 6TH
Of the more than 6 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease, how many are under age 65?
A. 10 %
B. 25 %
C. None
D. 5 %
D. 5%
Three of these answers are good ways to help keep your brain healthy, and one is a myth. Which one is the myth?
A. Eat a diet low in fat and cholesterol, and rich in dark skinned fruits and vegetables
B. Stay mentally active
C. Avoid aluminum
D. Exercise 30 minutes most days
C. Avoid aluminum
Name two staff members we received in the past year.
Bryan, Dominic, Ms. D, Mr. Goods, Ms.Colleen
Alzheimer's is almost always fatal.
A. True
B. False
A. True
How often can Alzheimer's be accurately diagnosed?
A. 10% of the time
B. 50% of the time
C. 90% of the time
D. Almost never
C. 90% of the time
Where would you call if you needed help with a family member who has Alzheimer's disease who is very agitated at 3:00am?
A. The police
B. The Red Cross
C. A pharamacy
D. The Alzheimer's Association
D. The Alzheimer's Association
Which answers best describes what Alzheimer's is?
A. A modern word for "senility"
B. A fatal disease
C. Memory loss as you grow older
B. A fatal disease
What is the name of the small street you can enter our parking lot on?
Tyson St.
True or False: African Americans are nearly twice as likely to have Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.
A. True
B. False
A. True
How much money is allocated to the budget for The National Institute of Health (NIH) for Alzheimer's and Dementia research funding?
A. $500 million
B. $1 billion
C. More than $3 billion
D. Less than $2 billion
C. More than $3 billion
Which of the following can increase a person's risk of getting Alzheimer's?
a. Aluminum cans and pots
b. Aspartame artificial sweetener
c. Silver dental fillings
d. Flu shots
e. None of the above
e. None of the above
What is the Primary cause?
The Primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease is shrinking, inflammation, blood vessel damage, and breakdown of energy within cells.
What is the name of Enoch Pratt's new class?
Digital Drop In
True or False: Alice Alzheimer's was the Doctor that discovered the mystery of Alzheimer's.
A. True
B. False
B. False
It was Dr. Alois Alzheimer.
How many people in America currently live with Alzheimer's?
A. 2 million
B. 3 million
C. less than 5 million
D. more than 6 million
More than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's. An estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2023.
A. Memory loss is a normal part of aging
B. It is possible to reduce your risk for dementia
C. Alzheimer's disease is always genetic
D. Because there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, there's no point in being diagnosed
B. It is possible to reduce your risk for dementia
Name a simple task that could be difficult with this disorder?
Bathing, getting dressed, eating, taking medication, cooking, etc.
How many spaces do we have in the parking lot?
25