Aging truth or myths
guess the diagnosis
medical
vintage stars
UAE
100
Dementia is an inevitable consequence of normal aging.
MYTH — Dementia is not a normal part of aging.
100
74-year-old with a pill-rolling hand tremor at rest, a stooped posture, and tiny handwriting (micrographia) takes tiny,shuffling steps when walking.
Parkinson's disease.
100
The human skeleton contains over 200 bones, almost all of which articulate with at least one other bone via a joint. Which bone is the only one in the entire human body completely disconnected from any other bone?
hyoid bone 
100
American actor, director, author, and activist best known for portraying Superman in the iconic film series that began in 1978. In 1995, he suffered a serious injury after falling from a horse during a competition. What type of injury did he sustain, and what condition did it result in?
Christopher Reeve- cervical spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia (tetraplegia)
100
Before oil, what underwater activity was a major source of income for coastal Emiratis.
pearl diving
200
Older adults with severe infections may present without fever.
FACT — The febrile response may be blunted in older adults.
200
An 80-year-old gets intensely dizzy and lightheaded every time he stands up from his recliner, but feels completely normal when lying down. His blood pressure drops significantly within two minutes of standing.
Orthostatic (Postural) Hypotension.
200
What actually makes that loud "pop" sound when you crack your knuckles or stretch your back?
Collapsing gas bubbles inside your joint fluid.
200
A British theoretical physicist known for his groundbreaking work on black holes and cosmology. At the age of 21, he was diagnosed a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Despite being given a limited life expectancy, he lived with the condition for over 50 years. What's that condition?
Stephen Hawking- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
200
Established in Dubai in 1951, this hospital was the first hospital in the UAE and played a pioneering role in introducing modern healthcare services to the country. What was the name of the first hospital?
Al Maktoum Hospital, Dubai.
300
A normal serum creatinine level always indicates normal kidney function in older adults.
MYTH — Sarcopenia can mask impaired renal function.
300
A 75-year-old complains of waking up with stiff, achy knees that hurt more after walking down stairs or carrying groceries. Pain improves with rest, and there are bony, hard knots on the joints of her fingers.
Osteoarthritis
300
We all get hiccups, but what two parts of your body are actually misfiring to create the sudden "hic" sound?
A spasm of the diaphragm muscle followed immediately by the snap-shut of your vocal cords (glottis).
300
a legendary Egyptian singer and actor, known as Al-Andaleeb Al-Asmar. He suffered from an infection that led to severe liver complications and gastrointestinal bleeding. What's that infection?
Abdel Halim Hafez- Schistosoma mansoni parasitic infection.
300
Before introducing the UAE Dirham in 1973, what foreign currency served as the primary official money across the Trucial States?
the Gulf Rupee
400
All types of bacteriuria in older adults should routinely be treated with antibiotics.
MYTH — Treatment in asymptomatic patients is generally not indicated, except in specific circumstances.
400
A 78-year-old with a pillbox containing 14 different daily medications starts suffering from recurrent daytime falls,confusion, and loss of appetite. Lab tests and scans are completely normal.
Polypharmacy / Adverse Drug Reaction.
400
If you scratch your arm lightly, a white line appears first, followed seconds later by a warm, red streak. What chemical causes that quick red flush?
Histamine
400
An American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. At the age of 42, he was diagnosed with a progressive neurological condition characterized by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. What's that condition?
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Muhammad Ali - Parkinson's disease
400
which two neighbouring Gulf countries were part of the initial union negotiations before deciding to declare independence as separate nations in 1971?
Bahrain and Qatar
500
You lose muscle mass and strength naturally as you age, but you can still rebuild it into your 80s and 90s.
TRUTH - skeletal muscle retains its neuroplasticity and hypertrophic capacity throughout life
500
An 82-year-old wakes up with a burning, blistering rash that wraps around only one side of his ribcage along a single narrow stripe.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
500
Why does your breath smell noticeably worse right when you wake up, even if you brushed thoroughly the night before?
Saliva flow drops drastically while you sleep, causing a dry mouth.
500
American singer, songwriter, dancer. He is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Throughout his life, he experienced a skin condition that caused progressive loss of pigmentation, resulting in lighter patches of skin. Whats that condition?
Michael Jackson- Vitiligo
500
Which fast-food restaurant chain was among the very first to open in the UAE?
Wimpy