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's - A women's disease

Many theories exist as to the cause of Alzheimer’s disease, but one thing scientists know for certain: Women are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia at almost twice the rate of men.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2011 report, 5.4 million women in india are living with Alzheimer’s and 90 percent of this cases are undiagnosed..

Symptoms and side effects of the disease also appear to affect men and women differently.

• Men often become more aggressive. This may manifest itself in verbal, physical or even sexual aggression.  Men also are prone to wander and can become socially inappropriate more so than women.

• Women are apt to become more emotional and reclusive.  They are more likely to begin hoarding things and often suffer from depression and even delusions.  Crying spells are not uncommon and periods of extreme anxiousness can occur.

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