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What state reached more than 3,130 Dementia Friends in 2024?
Dementia Friends Nevada
What is the most common type of dementia?
Alzheimer's Disease
YES!
Is it always possible to communicate with someone living with Dementia? TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Which "I Love Lucy" star publicly supported Alzheimer's awareness after being diagnosed with the disease, helping to bring attention to the condition.
Lucille Ball
In which century did the term "dementia" first appear in medical literature?
19th Century
Dementia is just about memory loss. TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
Name 3 risk reduction strategies for dementia.
ex: avoiding smoking, Mediterranean diet, engaging in exercise, interacting with puzzles, mentally stimulating activities, staying socially active.
If a person living with Dementia cannot find the correct word, you can offer a guess? TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Which country music legend, known for hits like "Rhinestone Cowboy," went public with his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2011, raising awareness about the disease?
Glen Campbell
What major breakthrough in Alzheimer's research occurred in the 1980s that significantly advanced our understanding of the disease?
The discovery of the amyloid beta protein as a key component of the brain plaques in Alzheimer'
Dementia can only affect older adults. TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
What activities promote resilience, re-build connections to our communities and reduce risk for Dementia?
Health Promotion, Cultural Practices, Social and Emotional well being
If a person living with Dementia were to push you away, cry or make sounds, is this considered a "dementia behavior"? TRUE/FALSE
False, its often a sign of communication
Which famous actor was recently diagnosed with Dementia?
Bruce Willis
Which major scientific advancement in the late 20th century allowed for better visualization of the brain, leading to improved diagnosis of dementia?
PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
What are the 5 types of Dementia?
Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal, Alzheimer Disease, Mixed Dementias
What is the dietary pattern that has been shown in multiple studies to lower the risk of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, by supporting brain health and reducing inflammation?
MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay)?
How long may it take a person living with Dementia to respond to a question?
20 seconds
Which former president was diagnosed with Alzheimer's?
Ronald Reagan
Who discovered Alzheimer's Disease in 1906?
What is the gene when mutated is the most commonly linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and is known for its role in the production of amyloid plaques in the brain.
APP gene (Amyloid precursor protein)
This micronutrient, found in foods like spinach, kale, and fortified cereals, has been linked to a decreased risk of cognitive decline, as it helps regulate homocysteine levels, which, when elevated, are associated with an increased risk of dementia, what is it?
folate (vitamin B9)
What technique involves redirecting the conversation to a safer or more familiar topic when a person with dementia becomes upset or confused, helping to prevent further agitation without confrontation?
Redirection
Which famous scientist, known for his theory of relativity, is believed to have had Alzheimer's disease in his later years, though it's not officially confirmed?
Albert Einstein