Risk Factors for Alzheimer's
This is the greatest known risk factor for developing Alzheimer's, typically affecting people over 65.
What is age?
Alzheimer's is the most common form of this
What is dementia?
Alzheimer's is this; meaning it worsens over time
What is degenerative or progressive?
MYTH: Memory loss is a natural part of this
What is aging?
Regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s by improving blood flow to this vital organ.
What is the brain?
Having a parent, sibling, or child with Alzheimer's increases your risk due to this.
What is family history or genetics?
Alzheimer's disease accounts for this percentage of dementia cases
What is 50 to 80 percent?
During this stage, individuals often need help with daily activities and may struggle to recognize loved ones.
What is moderate Alzheimer’s disease?
MYTH: Only this type of people get Alzheimer's
What is old/elderly?
Managing these cardiovascular conditions—like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol—can reduce your Alzheimer’s risk.
What are heart and blood vessel diseases?
A healthy one of these, including regular exercise and a balanced diet, may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
What is lifestyle?
3-5 symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
What are...
In this stage, people may have memory problems but can still manage their daily lives independently.
What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?
MYTH: Alzheimer's is a _____ disease; not many people have it.
What is rare?
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil may lower your risk. HINT: it is named after the sea surrounding the countries where it originates.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
There are about twice as many women over 65 with Alzheimer’s as there are men over 65 with the condition.
True
As Alzheimer's disease progresses, these die
What are brain cells, neurons, or connections?
At this stage, no noticeable symptoms occur; however, brain changes have already begun.
What is the preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease?
MYTH: Use of this artificial food product will cause the disease
What is sweetener?
People who do this stay socially engaged, keep close friendships and relationships, and lower their risk.
What is emotional well-being?
Growing evidence links a healthy brain to healthy this
What is your heart
These abnormal protein deposits, made of amyloid and tau, build up in the brain and are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
What are plaques and tangles?
In this final stage, individuals lose the ability to communicate, require full-time care, and are bedridden.
What is severe Alzheimer’s disease?
MYTH: Overexposure to this metal will increase your chances for Alzheimer's
What is aluminum?
Studies show that wearing this at night not only prevents daytime sleepiness but may also help reduce Alzheimer’s risk by improving oxygen flow to the brain.
What is a CPAP machine?