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How is Alzheimer's Disease defined?

Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disease. It is caused by cells and connections in the brain being destroyed by abnormal proteins. It is the leading cause of dementia and is characterised by significant mental decline - including memory loss, communication and attention difficulties and difficulties with problem solving.

A normal part of ageing that induces memory loss difficulties, communication and attention difficulties and difficulties with problem solving.

Dementia is caused by normal ageing. True or False?

False! It is caused by atypical brain disease.

True.

Dementia is a brain disease.

True.

False - it is a set of symptoms, such as memory loss, that are caused by brain disease.

Which of the following are NOT types of dementia?

Which of the following is NOT lost in early Alzheimer's Disease?

Ability to acquire new skills

Memory

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

There are medications available to slow Alzheimer's induced mental decline that are available from the GP.

True

False

There are alternative psychological interventions that can help to reduce mental decline in Alzheimer's. This advice can be received from my GP.

True

False

What is the highest risk factor associated with Alzheimer's disease?

Old age

Bad diet

Genetics

Lack of exercise

How long can individuals with Alzheimer's disease live after diagnosis?

1-2 years

2-5 years

5-8 years

8 years +

Which of the following are used to diagnose Alzheimer's?

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