How Much You Know About Alzhemier???

Questions on Alzheimer

More than 5 million Indian have Alzheimer’s disease, and that   number could climb to 16 million by 2050. Women face a higher risk of developing it than men, and are also more likely to become caregivers.

Take this quiz to see how much you know about Alzheimer’s. Solution are below only but try to answer the questions first.

1.At what age can early-onset Alzheimer’s occur?

In your 30's
In your 40's
In your 50's

2.You’re more likely to develop Alzheimer’s if which relative had it, according to a recent study?

Your father
Your mother
Your brother

3.Which health issue has been associated with a higher incidence of Alzheimer’s?

A broken arm
A head Injury
Tonsillitis

4.You follow a healthy diet and exercise frequently to help ward off Alzheimer’s. What else can play a preventive role?

Avoiding tobacco
Eliminating caffeine
Playing golf

5.Problems with which of these bodily organs have been associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s?

The heart
The liver
The kidneys

Alzheimer

Scientists are working to learn more about this disease, so it’s important to stay well informed about this growing disease. 

Caring for Alzheimer’s patients is really very task to perform.

Read the right answers for the above given questions 

1. Only 5%-10% of all Alzheimer’s patients develop symptoms before 65. This usually occurs in a person’s 50s.


2. People with a family history of Alzheimer’s are 2-3 times more likely to develop the disease. A recent study found that volunteers with a maternal history of the disease had more deterioration in the brain than those with a paternal link.


3. Head injuries have been associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, so wear seat belts and avoid activities that include a high risk of falling.


4. Smoking negatively affects the heart and contributes to overall brain damage.


5. People with heart problems have a higher incidence of showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s, so it’s important to both prevent and treat cardiovascular problems.


- Sukhada