World Alzheimer’s Day: Test your knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease with this quiz

Updated on:18 September 2024, 07:28pm IST

You might be familiar with what Alzheimer's disease is and how it affects a person, but how thorough is your understanding? Take this quiz and answer these 10 questions to test your knowledge.

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Alzheimer’s disease causes memory loss. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia, which is a medical term for memory loss and other cognitive impairments. It mainly affects older adults, gradually depriving them of their ability to remember, think, and perform daily tasks. Unfortunately, over 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form, as per the World Health Organization. Those who have loved ones battling Alzheimer’s face emotional and practical challenges on a daily basis. This includes coping with memory loss to the increasing need for care. To deal with it, it is important to know all about the condition.

So here is a quiz specially designed by Health Shots to test your knowledge about Alzheimer’s!

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What is the most common early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease?

Which of the following is a known risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects which part of the brain?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of which of these?

Which of the following is a common myth about Alzheimer’s disease?

Which age group has the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease?

Which lifestyle factor is believed to potentially lower the risk of Alzheimer’s?

What type of medical professional typically diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease?

Which brain imaging technique is often used to identify Alzheimer’s disease?

Is there currently a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?