1. Which of the following is TRUE?

a. Alzheimer’s is one type of dementia.

b. Dementia is a form of Alzheimer’s.

c. Dementia is an early stage of Alzheimer’s, but not a later stage.

d. None of the above.

2. Besides Alzheimer’s, which of the following can cause dementia?

a. stroke

b. Parkinson’s disease

c. Brain tumors

d. All of the above.

3. Which of the following is FALSE?

a. People with dementia need supervision.

b. The best thing for people with severe dementia is to provide new challenges and changes to their routine every day.

c. People with severe dementia often lose the ability to perform routine tasks such as buckling a belt.

d. Routine and structure may help the person with dementia function better.

4. TRUE or FALSE. Alzheimer’s is a normal part of aging.

5. Which of the following is not a typical symptom/course of Alzheimer’s?

a. gradual memory loss

b. changes in personality

c. wandering or repetitive movements

d. sudden change in memory or cognition

6. TRUE or FALSE. It is best to reason or argue with a person with Alzheimer’s so that they understand right from wrong.

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Answers:

1. A

2. D

3. B

4. FALSE

5. D

6. FALSE

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