Brain Health Quiz

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This quiz is educational and not a medical diagnosis.

Normal Cognitive Aging includes…

A. No changes in your thinking, physical, or emotional abilities

B. Thinking, memory, and physical abilities similar as to when you were in your 20’s and 30’s

C. Noticing changes in memory and thinking but able to adapt with tools and support

D. Improvement in memory and thinking

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: C. Noticing changes in memory and thinking but able to adapt with tools and support.

True or False: Alzheimer’s and Dementia are the same thing.

True

False

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: False, Dementia is an umbrella term for progressive disease of cognitive function. Alzheimer’s is a type of Dementia, other types of dementia include, Lewy Body, Vascular, Frontotemporal and others.

Abnormal or Unhealthy cognitive aging can present itself as...

A. Difficulty completing household tasks you have performed easily for years

B. Avoiding activities that used to make you happy

C. Completing tasks with lists and reminders

D. A & B

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: D. A & B

What are risk factors for vascular dementia?

A. Diabetes

B. High Blood pressure

C. High Cholesterol

D. All of the Above

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: D. All of the above.

What are some signs of learning and memory changes?

A. Repeating stories or questions within the same conversation or multiple times a day

B. Remembering names and recognizing familiar faces

C. Trouble remembering recent events or conversations

D. A & C

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: D. A & C

True or False: Dementia is a part of normal Aging.

True

False

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: False

According to the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures, how many Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease?

A. 10 million

B. 7 million

C. 2 million

D. 500,000

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct answer: B. 7 million

True or False: Women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s Disease than men.

True

False

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: True, women make up 2/3 people who have dementia.

What is NOT a characteristic of cognition?

A. Learning & Memory

B. Language

C. Attention

D. Building Muscle

E. Processing Speed

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: D. Building Muscle

What should you NOT do to lower your risk of dementia?

A. Maintain cardiovascular health

B. Stay Socially Engaged

C. Drink excess alcohol and smoke

D. Challenge your mind by learning new information

E. Maintain healthy Sleep patterns

That is correct!

That is incorrect. Correct Answer: C. Drink excess alcohol and smoke

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