1. Alzheimer's disease is the same as dementia and is a natural part of the aging process.

True
False

2. How many people in the United States are thought to suffer from Alzheimer's disease?

a. Around a million
b. Around 5 million
c. Around 25 million
d. Around 40 million

3. Which of the following is the most important risk factor for developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease?

a. Advanced age
b. A family history of the disease
c. Drinking from aluminum cans or cooking in aluminum pots
d. Head injuries

4. A person can die from Alzheimer's disease.

True
False

5. Alzheimer's disease can last as long as:

a. 1-2 years
b. 3-20 years
c. 5-10 years
d. 20-30 years

6. A diagnosis of "possible Alzheimer's" means that:

a. The doctor believes there is a 50 to 60 percent chance that the patient has the disease.
b. The patient probably has Alzheimer's disease but there may also be another disorder causing dementia as well.
c. The patient probably has age-related dementia.
d. Doctors don't really know what the problem is.

7. There are medications that may improve the symptoms of mental decline in Alzheimer's.

True
False

8. Scientists are on the brink of discovering a cure for Alzheimer's.

True
False

9. People in the early stages of Alzheimer's can't learn new information.

True
False