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WorksheetsMayo Clinic Alzheimer Disease: Overview and Early Symptoms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which statement best defines Alzheimer’s disease?
A bacterial infection that affects the lungs
The most common cause of dementia marked by protein buildups that damage brain cells
A temporary memory problem caused by stress
A normal part of aging that does not change the brain
About how many people in the United States age 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease?
About 690,000
About 6.9 million
About 55 million
About 70% of all adults
Which early symptom is most typical of Alzheimer’s disease?
Sudden improvement in memory of old events
Forgetting recent events or conversations
Constant high fever
Increased ability to multitask
A person begins misplacing items in odd places, struggles to find words, and gets lost in familiar areas. These signs best fit which category of Alzheimer’s symptoms?
Thinking and reasoning
Changes in personality and behavior
Memory problems
Making judgments and decisions
Someone with Alzheimer’s pays bills late, has trouble handling numbers, and makes poor clothing choices for the weather. Which two symptom areas are most directly involved?
Thinking and reasoning; Making judgments and decisions
Memory; Changes in personality and behavior
Planning familiar tasks; Memory
Social withdrawal; Depression
Which of the following is listed as an advanced behavioral symptom that can appear in Alzheimer's disease?
Improved sense of direction
Anger or aggression
Faster reaction time
Enhanced problem-solving
Which activity is an example of a preserved skill that some people with Alzheimer's may keep even as symptoms worsen?
Solving complex math equations
Learning a new language quickly
Listening to music or singing
Driving in unfamiliar cities
When should a person or family member consider talking to a healthcare professional, according to the material?
Only after memory loss lasts for one year
Whenever concerned about memory or other thinking skills
Only if there is a known family history
After trying home remedies first
What happens when beta-amyloid fragments clump together in the brain?
They repair damaged neurons
They form larger deposits called amyloid plaques
They turn into tau proteins
They improve communication between brain cells
How do tau proteins contribute to cell damage in Alzheimer's disease?
They produce extra nutrients for neurons
They organize into neurofibrillary tangles that disrupt the transport system
They remove amyloid plaques from brain cells
They increase connections between neurons
Which genetic factor is linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Having the APOE e4 form of the apolipoprotein E gene
Having no family members with Alzheimer’s disease
Having low levels of LDL cholesterol throughout life
Carrying any single copy of a random gene
People with Down syndrome tend to show Alzheimer’s symptoms earlier than the general population mainly because chromosome 21 is involved in producing a protein that leads to which brain change?
Formation of beta-amyloid plaques
Increase in brain blood flow
Growth of new neurons in the hippocampus
Reduction of air pollution particles
A 55-year-old who had multiple serious traumatic brain injuries and struggles with poor sleep patterns wants to lower dementia risk. Which action best targets a listed lifestyle risk factor for dementia?
Improving sleep by treating sleep apnea
Avoiding fruits to reduce sugar
Taking more alcohol to sleep faster
Ignoring medical follow-ups because age is the only risk
Which modifiable factor is linked to a higher risk of dementia if left untreated, but can be helped by using assistive devices?
Untreated vision loss; wearing glasses increases risk
Untreated hearing loss; wearing hearing aids protects
Low levels of LDL cholesterol; taking medicines raises risk
Regular exercise; increases risk over time
A community center wants to design a simple weekly plan to help older adults lower their risk of dementia. Which combination best aligns with the recommended prevention strategies?
High-intensity workouts only; no dietary guidance; avoid social events
Walking clubs; Mediterranean-style cooking classes; board game nights
Weight-gain diet high in butter and fried foods; solo activities
Stop managing blood pressure and cholesterol; quit all exercise
