Alzheimer is a diseases which is related to the brain. It has different causes and there are seven stages of Alzheimer. This disease can lead to death if care and treatment is not given. Have you heard of Alzheimer? . Then take this trivia quiz on Alzheimer.
A medical condition that results in the loss of mental facilities, including memory, language use and judgement.
Any mental illness in an elderly person.
Any loss of memory.
It is a polite way of saying "crazy".
Plaques are found on brain cells in post-mortem exams.
It is often accompanied by depression in the early stages.
Patients may require total nursing care in the final stages.
It is characterized by a sudden onset.
Anorexia nervosa
Alcoholism
"Mini" brain strokes
Boxing
Family doctor
Geriatric psychiatrist
Gerontologist
Any of these can diagnose dementia
MRI exam
Skull x-ray
Mini mental exam
Medical history
Living at home with paid caretaker
Nursing home
Living at home with family members as caretakers
It depends on the patient's condition and the family's ability and resources
Competent nursing staff
Elegant decor
Appropriate activity program
Good evaluation from health department or other licensing organization
Bet you don't recognize me!
There is no point in greeting her, since she doesn't understand anything, anyway.
Hi, Aunt Selma. Let's see if you know who I am.
Hi, Aunt Selma, I'm Phil, your sister Laura's oldest son.
By doing an autopsy of the brain
Years of psychiatric observation
Extensive blood work
The Lawrence-Quinn method
Loss of long term memory
Language difficulties
Mood Fluctuations
Problems in abstract thinking
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