Alzheimer's
T or F: Women are more likely to get Alzheimer's than men
True. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, nearly double the number of women get Alzheimer’s disease when compared to men. Alzheimer’s symptoms also seem to worsen more rapidly for women. Women with Alzheimer’s tend to experience brain shrinkage on a more severe level. Research suggests this may be due to other health factors.
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of what?
50, 60 or 70 years?
70
T or F: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) only occurs after wartime trauma
F
It can occur after any traumatic event, not just wartime trauma
T or F: German doctor, Alois Alzheimer, first discovered Alzheimer’s disease in 1906.
The patient, Auguste D. was described by the doctor as having memory loss and problems with cognitive functions.
After the deceased patient’s autopsy, Dr. Alzheimer concluded that part of the patient’s brain was shrunken. In 1910, a psychiatrist working with the doctor named the condition Alzheimer’s disease.
Having how many sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.
5 or 10
5 or more
How many people in millions in the United States have PTSD
6 / 8 / 10 million?
8 million
it’s estimated that 7 or 8 people out of every 100 will develop PTSD during their lifetime
Which is the is the best known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease?
Age, Family History, or Changes in the Brain?
Age is Correct
Researchers believe that genetics may play a role in developing Alzheimer’s disease. However, genes do not equal destiny.
Changes in the brain can begin years before the first symptoms appear
In the U.S., more than how many people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day.
7,500 / 8,500 / 9,500
9,500
More than two people die of the disease every hour.
T or F. More men than women develop PTSD
False
Both men and women experience traumatic events, but women tend to develop PTSD more often than men. Statistics show about 4% of men develop PTSD at some point in their life compared to up to 10% of women, although overall, fewer women are exposed to traumatic events. Researchers don’t know exactly why more women develop PTSD, but it could have something to do with the types of assaults and traumatic events women may be exposed to, such as sexual abuse as a child or adult
Someone with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease may experience which of the following:
Memory loss, Trouble handling money and paying bills, decreased or poor judgment or All of the Above?
All of the Above.
Others include:
Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure
Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them
Changes in mood, personality, or behavior
T or F: More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined.
True
False
Men and women tend to experience different symptoms related to PTSD. This isn’t always the case, but the symptoms for women are more often related to avoiding anything or any situation that may trigger uncomfortable feelings or thoughts. Women can be jumpier and have more difficulty dealing with the emotions that the triggers or memories evoke. On the other hand, men often become angrier and may turn to alcohol or drugs to help them cope with their feelings
In 2020, how many Americans aged 65 years or older have had Alzheimer’s disease?
5.8 million, 6.8 million, 7.8 million
5.8 million
This number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by 2060.
The annual cost of treating skin cancers in the U.S. is estimated at:
$4.1 billion / $6.1 billion / $8.1 billion
$8.1 billion: about $4.8 billion for nonmelanoma skin cancers and $3.3 billion for melanoma
Name some non-medical therapies that can help relieve some PTSD symptoms
Yoga, meditation, acupuncture, art therapy, and music therapy are just some examples of therapies or activities that can be helpful
exposure therapy can help some people with PTSD learn how to manage their symptoms and how they react to triggers