|
People with Alzheimer’s disease are particularly prone to depression. (True)
|
691
|
80.2
|
|
It has been scientifically proven that mental exercise can prevent a person from getting Alzheimer’s disease. (False)
|
558
|
64.7
|
|
After symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear, the average life expectancy is 6 to 12 years. (True)
|
365
|
42.3
|
|
When a person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes agitated, a medical examination might reveal other health problems that caused the agitation. (True)
|
610
|
70.8
|
|
People with Alzheimer’s disease do best with simple, instructions given one step at a time. (True)
|
637
|
73.9
|
|
When people with Alzheimer’s disease begin to have difficulty taking care of themselves, caregivers should take over right away. (False)
|
540
|
62.6
|
|
If a person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes alert and agitated at night, a good strategy is to try to make sure that the person gets plenty of physical activity during the day. (True)
|
629
|
73.0
|
|
In rare cases, people have recovered from Alzheimer’s disease. (False)
|
428
|
49.7
|
|
People whose Alzheimer’s disease is not yet severe can benefit from psychotherapy for depression and anxiety. (True)
|
649
|
75.3
|
|
If trouble with memory and confused thinking appears suddenly, it is likely due to Alzheimer’s disease. (False)
|
377
|
43.7
|
|
Most people with Alzheimer’s disease live in nursing homes. (False)
|
352
|
40.8
|
|
Poor nutrition can make the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worse. (True)
|
633
|
73.4
|
|
People in their 30s can have Alzheimer’s disease. (True)
|
490
|
56.8
|
|
A person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes increasingly likely to fall down as the disease gets worse. (True)
|
592
|
68.7
|
|
When people with Alzheimer’s disease repeat the same question or story several times, it is helpful to remind them that they are repeating themselves. (False)
|
402
|
46.6
|
|
Once people have Alzheimer’s disease, they are no longer capable of making informed decisions about their own care. (False)
|
457
|
53.0
|
|
Eventually, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will need 24-h supervision. (True)
|
718
|
83.3
|
|
Having high cholesterol may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. (True)
|
372
|
43.2
|
|
Tremor or shaking of the hands or arms is a common symptom in people with Alzheimer’s disease. (False)
|
418
|
48.5
|
|
Symptoms of severe depression can be mistaken for symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. (True)
|
473
|
54.9
|
|
Alzheimer’s disease is one type of dementia. (True)
|
685
|
79.5
|
|
Trouble handling money or paying bills is a common early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. (True)
|
482
|
55.9
|
|
One symptom that can occur with Alzheimer’s disease is believing that other people are stealing one’s things. (True)
|
528
|
61.3
|
|
When a person has Alzheimer’s disease, using reminder notes is a crutch that can contribute to decline. (False)
|
405
|
47.0
|
|
Prescription drugs that prevent Alzheimer’s disease are available. (False)
|
475
|
55.1
|
|
Having high blood pressure may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. (True)
|
405
|
47.0
|
|
Genes can only partially account for the development of Alzheimer’s disease. (True)
|
506
|
58.7
|
|
It is safe for people with Alzheimer’s disease to drive, as long as they have a companion in the car at all times. (False)
|
384
|
44.5
|
|
Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured. (True)
|
454
|
52.7
|
|
Most people with Alzheimer’s disease remember recent events better than things that happened in the past. (False)
|
408
|
47.3
|
