From stages and symptoms to terminology and risk factors, challenge what you know about Alzheimer's disease and empower yourself with information.
By Vickie Reichardt
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, fatal brain disease. According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, it affects more than 400,000 Canadians. Knowledge is power, so try your hand at the following quiz and see how much you know about the disease. Keep track of your answers and head over to Page 2 for the facts.
1. When was the first case of Alzheimer's diagnosed? a. 1888 b. 1906 c. 1925 d. 1941
2. Which of the following is most affected by Alzheimer's? a. communication b. reasoning c. memory d. all of the above
3. How early can early-onset Alzheimer's manifest in patients? a. their 30s b. their 40s c. their 50s d. their 60s
4. What are "plaques" and "tangles"? a. the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries of Alzheimer's patients b. the hardening of connective tissue in the joints of Alzheimer's patients c. the collection of protein deposits between the brain cells of Alzheimer's patients d. the protein deposits that form along the walls of the hearts of Alzheimer's patients
5. Which one of the following is NOT a warning sign that someone may be developing Alzheimer's disease? a. disorientation b. mood swings c. muscle spasms d. misplacing things
6. How many people worldwide are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease? a. 20 million b. 22 million c. 24 million d. 26 million
7. Which of the following can help reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease? a. wearing a helmet when you ride a bicycle b. limiting your cell phone use c. sitting more than six feet away from your TV d. staying out of the sun
8. How many stages are there to Alzheimer's disease? a. five b. seven c. nine d. 10
9. Which of the following myths is actually true? a. you can develop Alzheimer's from aluminum b. you can develop Alzheimer's because of amalgam dental fillings c. you can develop Alzheimer's as a result of the flu shot d. none of the above are true
10. Which of the following does NOT affect your risk of developing Alzheimer's? a. family history of the disease b. sex c. age d. genetics
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