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Alzheimer's disease is the cause of 60-70% of cases of dementia.
Alzheimer's disease is the cause of 60-70% of cases of dementia.
True
Alzheimer's disease typically progresses rapidly after diagnosis.
Alzheimer's disease typically progresses rapidly after diagnosis.
False
Difficulty in remembering recent events is the most common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.
Difficulty in remembering recent events is the most common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.
True
Genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is from an allele of APOE.
Genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is from an allele of APOE.
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Alzheimer's disease does not impact a person's language abilities.
Alzheimer's disease does not impact a person's language abilities.
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Alzheimer's disease can lead to loss of motivation and self-neglect
Alzheimer's disease can lead to loss of motivation and self-neglect
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The typical life expectancy following an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis is three to nine years
The typical life expectancy following an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis is three to nine years
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Clinical depression is not a risk factor associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease
Clinical depression is not a risk factor associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease
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As Alzheimer's disease advances, bodily functions are gradually lost, ultimately leading to death
As Alzheimer's disease advances, bodily functions are gradually lost, ultimately leading to death
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The cause of Alzheimer's disease is well understood
The cause of Alzheimer's disease is well understood
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Alzheimer's disease is well understood, and its cause is clear.
Alzheimer's disease is well understood, and its cause is clear.
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The typical life expectancy following diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is three to nine years.
The typical life expectancy following diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is three to nine years.
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Clinical depression is not a risk factor associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Clinical depression is not a risk factor associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.
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As the disease advances, symptoms can include loss of motivation and self-neglect.
As the disease advances, symptoms can include loss of motivation and self-neglect.
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Environmental factors are not associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Environmental factors are not associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.
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Study Notes
Alzheimer's Disease
- A neurodegenerative disease that starts slowly and worsens over time, causing 60-70% of dementia cases.
- Most common early symptom: difficulty remembering recent events.
Symptoms
- Language problems
- Disorientation (getting lost)
- Mood swings
- Loss of motivation
- Self-neglect
- Behavioral issues
Disease Progression
- Symptoms worsen over time
- Patients often withdraw from family and society as condition declines
- Bodily functions are gradually lost, ultimately leading to death
Life Expectancy
- Typical life expectancy after diagnosis: three to nine years
- Speed of progression can vary
Risk Factors
- Strongest genetic risk factor: allele of APOE
- Other risk factors:
- History of head injury
- Clinical depression
- High blood pressure
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Test your knowledge of Alzheimer's disease symptoms, progression, and impact on individuals with this quiz. Explore the early signs, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes associated with this neurodegenerative condition.
