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?
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Vascular Dementia
Fronto-temporal Lobar Degeneration
Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Delirium
Which of the following is NOT lost in early Alzheimer's Disease?
Ability to acquire new skills
Memory
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia?
True
False
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 +
Alzheimer's disease becomes worse over time?
True
False
Which of the following are used to diagnose Alzheimer's?
CT, PET and MRI scans
Medical Histories
Psychological Tests (Memory, Language, Attention and Problem Solving)
Blood Test
All of the above
Alzheimer's can be cured.
False
True
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