General Overview
The brain
What are the causes of Alzheimers?
Unhealthy lifestyle, Genetics, age
What is the most common symptom of alzheimers?
Forgetfull/ loss of memory
At what stage of Alzheimer's does it start to make people lose confidence and become more anxious?
In stage two of Alzheimer's, people start to become more anxious and lose confidence.
true or false? Is there a cure to alzheimers?
False, there is no cure
Who discovered Alzheimer's and when?
Alios Alzheimer, in 1906
Biggest risk factor of alzheimers?
Age
If someone had alzheimers if your family is it for sure you will have it?
NO!
In the late stages of Alzheimer's, can music still help people remember the past?
Yes, familiar songs can refresh people with Alzheimer's memory.
True or false? Memory loss is the only symptom of Alzheimer's disease.
FALSE!
What goes on inside the body during Alzheimer's?
Buildup with plaque in the brain.
Definition of a healthy lifestyle
Staying active, not drinking or smoking consistently
What abnormal protein clumps are found between brain cells in Alzheimer’s patients?
Beta-amyloid plaques build up between brain cells, blocking off connections between sections of the brain, leading them to die and shrink.
Will people start to get angrier faster in later stages in alzheimers ?.
Yes, people will start to get angry at tiny things and make random accusations.
True or false? You can reduce your chance of Alzheimer's by 40% by making healthy lifestyle choices
TRUE!
Does alzheimers lead to other health conditions?
yes
What does the brain look like as alzheimers progresses
It decreases in size
At what stages do people start to get lost in familiar places?
This is around the second stage, going into the third stage for some people.
What mood change is common in early Alzheimer’s and may include loss of interest in activities?.
depression
True or false? Alzheimer's affects the brain's ability to think, remember, and make decisions.
TRUE!!
Can Alzheimer's form 20 years before symptoms?
Yes, your brain can start making changes 20 years before symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Where is the hippocampus in the brain?
temporal lobe
How can diabetes affect your risk of getting Alzheimer's?
Due to the low amount of insulin in your body, it creates a good environment for amulod plaques, and neurofibrillary tangles.
What mood disorder, experienced by up to half of people living with Alzheimer’s, can worsen forgetfulness, confusion, and anxiety?
Depression.
True or false? Do you lose your most recent memories due to Alzheimer's first?
TRUE!