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What Do You Know About Alzheimer's Disease?

Find out more about this degenerative disease of the brain by taking this quiz.

1. Alzheimer's is the most common form of which of these?

A. Malnutrition B. Dementia C. Fatigue D. Psychosis

2. How is Alzheimer's diagnosed?

A. Mental-status tests B. Blood tests C. Neurological tests D. All of the above

3. Physiologically, what happens to the brain as Alzheimer's progresses?

A. Tissue swells B. Fluid collects C. Many cells die D. Brain-stem atrophies

4. Which of these is the strongest risk factor for developing the disease?

A. Heredity B. Age C. Exposure to toxins D. None of the above

5. Occasionally, other medical conditions may mimic this disease. What are they?

A. Side effects to medication B. Dehydration C. Poor nutrition D. All of the above

6. Signs of Alzheimer's include which of these symptoms?

A. Loss of memory B. Increase in irritability C. Restlessness D. All of the above

7. Which age group has the highest rate of Alzheimer's cases reported?

A. 85 and older B. 74 to 84 C. 65 to 74 D. 55 to 65

8. Because no drugs cure this condition, emphasis is put on delaying the onset of severe symptoms. Which of these strategies helps?

A. Exercise B. Hobbies C. Good nutrition D. All of the above

9. The average time from the onset of symptoms to death is how long?

A. 20 years B. 8 years C. 6 years D. 4 years

10. If you care for a relative with Alzheimer's, which of these measures will help stabilize the patient mentally?

A. Move to a small apartment B. Correct "bad" behavior gently C. Establish a regular routine D. Repaint or buy new furniture