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Test Your Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease


Answer "true" or "false" to the following questions. Then read the responses to find out how much you already know about Alzheimer's disease.

  1. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in the United States today.
    True    False

  2. Alzheimer's disease can be cured with medication.
    True    False

  3. Alzheimer's disease only occurs in the elderly population.
    True    False

  4. Alzheimer's disease can be difficult to diagnose and may be mistaken for other illnesses or diseases.
    True    False

  5. Any type of memory loss associated with aging is a sign of Alzheimer's disease.
    True    False

  6. Genetic factors play a role in some cases of Alzheimer's disease.
    True    False

  7. Treatment for Alzheimer's disease is aimed at reducing the severity of symptoms.
    True    False

Sources:

  • The Alzheimer's Association
  • Springen K. Rogers A. Alzheimer's Losing More than Memory, Newsweek,June 15, 1998 p 52-53.
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    This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

       
    		 
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