S.A.P - Alzheimers Quiz

Alzheimer’s Disease Quiz
1. T F 1 in 11 Canadians over 65 has Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
2. T F Current medications can cure Alzheimer’s and stop it from progressing
3. T F 75% of Canadians with Alzheimer’s are women.
4. T F Having Challenges in Planning or Solving Problems and Decreased or Poor Judgement skill are not symptoms of Alzheimer’s or related dementias.
5. T F The earlier the treatment, the more benefits and treatment possibly are available.

6. Within 5 years, as much as
A) 10%more Canadians and their families could be facing Alzheimer’s disease
B) 20% more Canadians and their families could be facing Alzheimer’s disease
C) 30% more Canadians and their families could be facing Alzheimer’s disease
D) 50% more Canadians and their families could be facing Alzheimer’s disease

7. It is estimated that within __________ years, the amount of Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease will more than double.
A) 25 years
B) 50 years
C) 100 years
D) 200 years

8. What possible medications are for the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer’s?
A) Shock therapy
B) Memantine
C) Cholinesterase inhibitors
D) Anti-depressants and a variety of drugs.

9. What is an advantage of an early detection?
A) Have more time to plan for the future
B) Get the maximum benefit from available treatments
C) Retire Early
D) Help for individuals and their loved ones

10. What is Alzheimer’s disease?
A) Cancer in the Brain
B) A progressive brain disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions
C) Heretical genes that increases brain activity
D) Imbalance of chemical in the brain

Answer Chart
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. B