Alz and Dem test

Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease think and behave differently because:

• This is a normal part of aging.

• They want more of your attention.

• Alzheimer’s causes the brain to deteriorate.

Is this statement true or false? Alzheimer’s disease is just part of getting older.

• True

• False

Mrs. Brown is throwing all of her sweaters on the floor. We want her to stop. We should say:

• “No, Mrs. Brown. Don’t do that!”

• “Mrs. Brown. Can I help you with the sweaters?”

• “Clean up this mess Mrs. Brown.”

The middle-stage is typically the longest stage for individuals.

• True

• False

Which of these types of diseases often includes movement symptoms like Parkinson’s disease?

• Vascular dementia

• Diabetes

• Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Body language is one type of non-verbal communication.

• True

• False

Which of these is not a common symptom of dementia?

• Problems with words in speaking, writing or understanding.

• Confusion with time or place.

• Losing your hearing.

• Difficulty with familiar tasks.

In the mild or early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, an individual may experience greater difficulty with all of the below except:

• Keeping appointments

• Remembering names or words

• Managing money

• Eating and swallowing

What is the most common type of dementia?

• Stroke

• Vascular dementia

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Which of the following is not a common symptom of someone in the late or severe stage of Alzheimer's disease?

• The inability to control body movements

• Significant personality changes

• Inability to feel or express emotions

• Loss of motor skills