Test Your Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease

Health Quizzes

Answer "true" or "false" to the following questions. Then read the responses to find out how much you already know about Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in the United States today.
True False

Alzheimer's disease can be cured with medication.
True False

Alzheimer's disease only occurs in the elderly population.
True False

Alzheimer's disease can be difficult to diagnose and may be mistaken for other illnesses or diseases.
True False

Any type of memory loss associated with aging is a sign of Alzheimer's disease.
True False

Genetic factors play a role in some cases of Alzheimer's disease.
True False

Treatment for Alzheimer's disease is aimed at reducing the severity of symptoms.
True False

Sources

The Alzheimer's Association
Springen K. Rogers A. Alzheimer's Losing More than Memory, Newsweek,June 15, 1998 p 52-53.

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

Mon, Dec 1, 2008



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