Effects
_____ is majorly affected by Alzheimer's.
Memory
Trauma to this area of the body may be linked to the development of Alzheimer's.
Head or Brain
Myth or Fact
Experiencing memory loss means you have Alzheimer's.
Myth
As people age, it's normal to have occasional memory problems, such as forgetting the name of someone you've recently met. However, Alzheimer's is more than occasional memory loss.
Alzheimer's is often compared to _____.
Dementia
You can reduce the risk level by keeping your brain and ______ healthy.
Heart
There haves been several studies proving links between the heart and brain.
Myth or Fact
Aluminum causes Alzheimer's and dementia.
Myth
There's no convincing evidence that shows aluminum causes Alzheimer's or dementia.
True or False
Alzheimer's can affect your sleep.
True
Insomnia and other sleep problems are common symptoms of this condition.
True or False
Men over 65 are more likely to develop Alzheimer's than women.
False.
There are about twice as many women over 65 with Alzheimer’s as there are men over 65 with the condition.
Women over the age of 80 still have a slightly higher risk of getting Alzheimer’s than men their age.
Myth or Fact
Everyone with Alzheimer's can't understand what's going on around them.
Myth
Each person's experience with Alzheimer's is different. No one should make any assumptions about a person with dementia's level of understanding without engaging with them first.
True or False
Alzheimer's can affect your motor skills.
True
Yes, you can experience difficulty with walking, including shuffling, dragging feet, and balance.
True or False
Alzheimer's can be genetic.
True
There are two genes that may be passed down from a parent that can affect a person’s chances of getting Alzheimer’s. There are two types of these genes: "familial" genes and "risk" genes.
Myth or Fact
Only older people can get Alzheimer's.
Myth
Alzheimer's can impact people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. This is called younger-onset Alzheimer's (also referred to as early onset) because it impacts individuals under the age of 65.
True or False
Alzheimer's can affect a person's personality.
True
A person may have rapid mood changes or feel irritable. They may also appear unusually distant or uninterested in things they once loved.
The biggest risk factor of Alzheimer's is _____.
Age
Above the age of 65, a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's doubles about every five years.
Although most people with Alzheimer’s are over 65, younger people can also get it. Around one in three people with young-onset dementia have Alzheimer’s.
Myth or Fact
Alzheimer's and dementia are the same thing.
Myth
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a collection of symptoms associated with cognitive impairment. Alzheimer's is a specific condition.