Early Signs of Dementia
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What is a key characteristic of dementia?

  • It only affects social functions
  • It is a normal part of aging
  • It interferes with daily activities (correct)
  • It can be fully cured

Which type of dementia is caused by metabolic problems, brain injury, or brain tumor?

  • Fronto-Temporal Dementia
  • Multi-Infarct Dementia (correct)
  • Nutritional Deficiency Dementia
  • Alcohol-related Dementia

Which of the following is NOT a sign of age-related brain changes?

  • Dementia
  • Delirium
  • Increased cognitive function (correct)
  • Confusion

What is the percentage of women living with dementia as per the data provided?

<p>61.8% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dementia is characterized by the progressive loss of cognitive and social functions?

<p>Fronto-Temporal Dementia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected number of people in Canada living with dementia in 2030?

<p>955,900 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common early warning sign of dementia related to language?

<p>Forgetting simple words (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Multi-Infarct/Vascular Dementia?

<p>Brain cell destruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Secondary Dementia from Primary Dementia?

<p>Underlying cause (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of dementia is treatable if it is caused by nutritional deficiencies?

<p>Frontal-Temporal Dementia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of dementia would one typically experience loss of interest in life?

<p>Moderate dementia stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing factor between Frontal-Temporal Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Judgment and personality changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dementia affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain?

<p>Frontotemporal degeneration dementia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes vascular dementia?

<p>Brain tissue death due to small strokes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can lead to the development of Parkinson's disease dementia as a secondary dementia?

<p>Normal pressure hydrocephalus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with the early stage of dementia?

<p>Memory loss and confusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of dementia is characterized by severe cognitive decline and dependency for daily activities?

<p>Late stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes multi-infarct dementia from other forms of dementia?

<p>Caused by small strokes leading to tissue death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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