
Dementia Myths Uncovered
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: All elderly people will develop dementia.
True
False
Answer explanation
While dementia mainly affects older people, not all people will get it as they age.
Things that increase the risk of developing dementia include age (more common in those >65 years old), high blood pressure, high blood sugar, obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and depression.
(source: World Health Organisation)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Dementia is a normal part of aging.
True
False
Answer explanation
As people get older, they are likely to notice some changes in their mental abilities, such as being more forgetful. Though these changes can be frustrating, they are a natural part of ageing.
Dementia is not a normal part of getting older.
When a person has dementia, this worsening in mental abilities is much more serious. For example, not remembering what they have just done or said, having impaired judgement, difficulties making conversation, or even attending to daily tasks at home. These symptoms significantly affect their daily life.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Alzheimer's disease is the only type of dementia.
True
False
Answer explanation
While Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, it is NOT the only type of dementia.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Memory loss is the only symptom of dementia.
True
False
Answer explanation
While memory loss is the most prominent symptom of dementia, it is not the only symptom. Dementia is characterised by a deterioration in a series of cognitive functions (i.e. the ability to process thoughts) beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of normal ageing.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Caregivers of dementia patients should bear the caregiving responsibility alone, as it is their job to take care of a family member with dementia.
True
False
Answer explanation
Caregiving for a person with dementia can be challenging. As dementia deteriorates over time, the caregiving demands will increase as well. It is important to provide as much care, assistance and support to the caregivers as we can, as caregivers also need to take time off for themselves to prevent caregiver burnout.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Engaging in brain exercises (e.g. playing Tetris, sudoku, chess) can reduce the risk of getting dementia.
True
False
Answer explanation
Participating in mentally challenging leisure activities, such as reading, playing puzzles and playing board games may help elderly people stay mentally sharp. Learning new skills can also help reduce the risk of dementia. In fact, research has found that people aged 75 years or more who engaged in leisure activities that are cognitively stimulating had a lower risk of dementia than other elderly people.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: People with dementia cannot live independently at all.
False
True
Answer explanation
In the early stages of dementia, many people continue to live independently and have a fulfilling life. With the right support, even those in the later stages of dementia can enjoy a good quality of life.
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