Alzheimer's Disease Basics
What is the most common symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Memory loss
One of the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease is difficulty remembering this.
What are recent events or conversations?
True or False: Alzheimer's disease is caused by a single genetic mutatio
False
This type of doctor is most likely to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.
Neurologist
This organization is dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
What is the Alzheimer's Association?
Alzheimer's disease is primarily classified as this type of dementia, marked by progressive cognitive decline.
What is Alzheimer's dementia?
This is a common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease, where a person forgets recent events.
Short-term memory loss
These two factors are known to increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Age and family history
This test is commonly used to help diagnose Alzheimer's by measuring brain activity and structure.
MRI or CT scan
This famous boxer, known as "The Greatest," was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in his later years.
Muhammad Ali
Alzheimer's disease primarily affects this organ in the body.
The brain
People with Alzheimer's may have difficulty recognizing this group of people, even if they are close relatives.
Family members
People with this type of condition have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
Down syndrome
Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's, but this type of medication can help manage symptoms.
Cholinesterase inhibitors
This beloved actor, known for his roles in "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Good Will Hunting," had Alzheimer's disease before his death in 2014.
Robin Williams
The term "early-onset Alzheimer's" refers to the disease being diagnosed before the age of this.
What is 65?
What behavior might a person with Alzheimer's exhibit in the later stages of the disease?
Difficulty speaking or understanding language
moking and high blood pressure can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. What type of lifestyle can help lower the risk?
Healthy lifestyle
True or False: A person with Alzheimer's disease can live for decades after diagnosis.
True
This U.S. President announced he had Alzheimer's disease after leaving office.
Ronald Reagan
At what age is Alzheimer's most commonly diagnosed?
After age 65
This symptom may cause a person with Alzheimer's to become disoriented and lost, even in familiar places.
Confusion about time or place
These chronic conditions, often seen together with Alzheimer’s, may exacerbate the disease’s progression.
What are diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease?
These activities are known to be helpful for people with Alzheimer's to maintain cognitive function and reduce symptoms.
Cognitive exercises and mental stimulation
This month is recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to promote education, research, and support for those affected.
What is November?