Warning Signs
What is the most common sign of Alzheimer's?
Memory loss that disrupts daily life
What organization does Emily work for?
The Alzheimer's Association
What are 1 of the 3 main risk factors of Alzheimer's?
Age, Family History, or Genetics
How many people in America live with Alzheimer's disease?
Over 5 million
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gobble gobble
Which of the following is an example of confusion with place or time for a person with Alzheimer's?
A. Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later
B. Forgetting where they are and/or how they got there
C. Sometimes forgetting names/appointments, but remembering them later
B. Forgetting where they are and/or how they got there
A. and C. are examples of typical age-related changes!
What age group is the most at risk for Alzheimer's?
65+
What are some examples of Lifestyle risk factors that can lead to Alzheimer's Disease?
Lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.
Alzheimer's disease is the *blank* most common cause of death in the United States
6th most common cause of death in the United States
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Cranberry sauce
True or False?
Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them is a sign of Alzheimer's.
False!
People with Alzheimer's may put things in unusual places and may lose things are unable to go back over their steps to find them again.
Is Alzheimer's fatal?
Yes
Do people with Down Syndrome have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's (think back to our discussion last month).
Yes
What fraction of people who have Alzheimer's type dementia are women?
Almost 2/3 of people with Alzheimer's type dementia are women
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Mashed potato
Is the following an example of typical age-related change or is it a sign of Alzheimer's?
Larry has trouble naming a familiar object and uses the wrong name. He calls his watch a hand-clock.
This is a sign of Alzheimer's. People living with Alzheimer's may struggle with vocabulary. People with typical age-related change sometimes have trouble finding the right word but eventually do.
The Alzheimer's Association has 3 key recourses. Name 2
(1) A 24/7 Helpline
(2) A website
(3) Their availability in communities throughout the nation
What is something that you can do to combat the risk factors of Alzheimer's? (How can you prevent it)
Life long learning and social engagement
True or False? Alzheimer's disease is the only cause of death among the top ten in America that cannot be prevented or cured
True
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Happy turkey day!
List all 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's
1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
2. Challenges in planning/solving problems
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks
4. Confusion with time/place
5. Trouble understanding visual images & spatial relationships
6. New problems with words in speaking/writing
7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased/poor judgement
9. Withdraw from work/social activities
10. Changes in mood & personality
What is the main event that the Alzheimer's Association hosts to raise funds and awareness?
The Longest Day
What type of proteins can affect Alzheimer's Disease.
Tau proteins and Beta-Amyloid Proteins
About what percentage of people with Alzheimer's may not know that they have the disease?
50%
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I'm thankful for...