Alzheimer's Association

Question 1

By 2050, the number of people with Alzheimer's is expected to rise to:

Accepted Answer

13 Million

Question 2

Which genetic marker increases Alzheimer’s risk?

Accepted Answer

APOE-e4

Question 3

Which protein forms plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Beta-amyloid

Question 4

Caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients report high levels of which mental health issue?

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 5

Which two chronic conditions significantly increase Alzheimer’s risk?

Accepted Answer

Hear Disease and Diabetes

Question 6

What is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Aging

Question 7

The total cost of Alzheimer’s care in the U.S. is estimated at over:

Accepted Answer

$300 Billion

Question 8

True or False: Alzheimer's only affects memory.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Most Alzheimer’s caregivers are usually:

Accepted Answer

Family Members

Question 10

Which behavior change may indicate early Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal from Work or Social Activities

Question 11

Which type of medication is commonly used to temporarily manage Alzheimer’s symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Question 12

Approximately how many Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease?

Accepted Answer

6 Million

Question 13

African Americans are ___ times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than White Americans.

Accepted Answer

2

Question 14

Which non-drug intervention has shown benefits in reducing Alzheimer’s risk and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Stimulation

Question 15

True or False: If no one in your family had Alzheimer's, you won't get it.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Which lifestyle factor is linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Regular Exercise

Question 17

Which newly approved drug is designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Lecanemab

Question 18

Which of the following is an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks

Question 19

Medicare and Medicaid cover about what percentage of Alzheimer’s-related healthcare costs?

Accepted Answer

67%

Question 20

True or False: Only elderly people get Alzheimer's.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Alzheimer’s is the ________ leading cause of death in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

6th

Question 22

True or False: Alzheimer's is a normal part of Aging.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

Which lifestyle habit has been linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Eating a Mediterranean Diet

Question 24

Current Alzheimer’s research is focusing on targeting which biological process?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Question 25

Which U.S. state has the highest number of Alzheimer’s cases?

Accepted Answer

California

Question 26

True or False: Staying mentally and physically active can lower Alzheimer's risk.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

What is the only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Post-Mortem Brain Autopsy

Question 28

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of what broader category of cognitive disorders?

Accepted Answer

Dementia

Question 29

Which of these may be a sign of Alzheimer’s rather than normal aging?

Accepted Answer

Struggling With Conversations and Frequently Repeating Oneself

Question 30

The majority of Alzheimer’s caregivers are:

Accepted Answer

Female

Question 31

What type of memory loss is a potential sign of Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Forgetting Recently Learned Information

Question 32

Which of these is a sign of normal aging, not Alzheimer’s?

Accepted Answer

Forgetting an Appointment But Remembering It Later

Question 33

What is the most common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Memory Loss

Question 34

During which stage of Alzheimer’s do individuals require full-time care?

Accepted Answer

Late-Stage

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