Take the Alzheimer’s Myth Buster Quiz

Myths and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease are everywhere — what it is, who gets it, and how it affects the people who have it. Here are some questions to test your knowledge of Alzheimer’s. These myths stand in the way of understanding the disease and helping those affected.

Alzheimer's Myth Buster Quiz

How well do you know Alzheimer's disease?

1 / 30

It is important for patients and families to seek out an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease:

so that patients and families can plan for the future

so that the symptoms can be better managed

so that other diseases can be ruled out

all of the above

2 / 30

The symptoms of old age are the same as those of Alzheimer’s.

True

False

3 / 30

Alzheimer’s disease is not fatal.

True

False

4 / 30

Memory loss is the only symptom of dementia.

True

False

5 / 30

Alzheimer’s disease is just one of several types of dementia.

True

False

6 / 30

The worldwide prevalence of dementia is expected to more than double by 2050.

True

False

7 / 30

There are strategies available to delay the progression of dementia.

True

False

8 / 30

The most well known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is:

advancing age

arthritis

brain infection

impaired vision

9 / 30

Dementia is most accurately characterized by:

Lethargy, tremors, and long-term memory lapses.

An abrupt change in consciousness that often occurs after a stressful event.

Memory impairment and cognitive disturbances that impair functioning.

A sudden change in one’s level of awareness.

10 / 30

Dementia is a curable disease.

True

False

11 / 30

All individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) go on to develop some form of dementia.

True

False

12 / 30

When conducting a history with a patient with suspected dementia only the caregiver, not the patient, should be interviewed.

True

False

13 / 30

There is nowhere to go for advice and help.

True

False

14 / 30

Which stage of dementia, described by Dr. Marilyn Albert, is characterized by the presence of disease pathology without any clinical features or symptoms?

Moderate stage

Advanced stage

Preclinical stage

Mild stage

15 / 30

The pathology and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are reversible.

True

False

16 / 30

Lifestyle factors can affect your chances of getting Alzheimer’s.

True

False

17 / 30

Which of the following are the two hallmark pathological features associated with Alzheimer's disease:

Clumps of alpha-synuclein and ubiquitin protein in neurons

Tau pathology and impaired spindle neurons

Beta amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles

Delta amyloid and prion proteins

18 / 30

One in 10 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease.

True

False

19 / 30

There is currently not a standard blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's.

True

False

20 / 30

Only older people can get Alzheimer's.

True

False

21 / 30

Dementia is a part of normal aging.

True

False

22 / 30

The criteria we use for diagnosing dementia were developed in the last 30 years.

True

False

23 / 30

Trouble handling money or paying bills is an example of an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.

True

False

24 / 30

Dementia is an inevitable part of aging.

True

False

25 / 30

If trouble with memory and confused thinking appears suddenly, it is likely due to Alzheimer’s disease.

True

False

26 / 30

If one of your parents has Alzheimer's, you'll probably get it, too.

True

False

27 / 30

Genetic testing is part of a routine clinical assessment for dementia.

True

False

28 / 30

What is the leading common cause of dementia?

Parkinson’s disease

Senility

Vascular disease

Alzheimer’s disease

29 / 30

Alzheimer’s disease is curable.

True

False

30 / 30

There are many types of dementia.

True

False

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