The Basics
Alzheimer's is the most common form of ...
Dementia
As Alzheimer's disease progresses, these die
Brain cells (neurons)
MYTH: Memory loss is a natural part of ...
Aging
What is the greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease?
Which former U.S. President publicly announced his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 1994?
Ronald Reagan
The majority of people who suffer from Alzheimer's are over what age?
65
What is the most common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Memory loss
MYTH: Only this type of people get Alzheimer's
Elderly people
Can Alzheimer’s disease be inherited?
Yes, there are genetic factors that can increase the risk.
Who was the famous comedian and actor diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, a type of Alzheimer's-related dementia, before passing in 2014?
Robin Williams
What part of the brain is first affected by Alzheimer's disease?
The hippocampus, responsible for memory.
Alzheimer's is this; meaning it worsens over time
Degenerative
MYTH: Overexposure to this metal will increase your chances of developing Alzheimer's
Aluminum
How many genes have been linked to Alzheimer's?
4
Which civil rights icon, best known for refusing to give up her bus seat, battled dementia in her later years?
Rosa Parks
This is a certain type of Alzheimer's characterized by symptoms showing up much earlier than normal
Early-onset Alzheimer's
What is the name of the abnormal protein deposits in the brain that disrupt cell function in Alzheimer's?
Amyloid plaques or Tau tangles
MYTH: Use of this artificial food product will cause the disease
Sweetener
Growing evidence links a healthy brain to a healthy ...
Heart
Name the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who was diagnosed with dementia, believed to be Alzheimer's-related.
Margaret Thatcher