Quiz: Alzheimer's Myths and Facts

Medically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on February 14, 2023
Question 1/8

Alzheimer's and dementia are the same thing.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/8

Red wine and grape juice can help reverse Alzheimer's.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/8

Which of these raises your risk of Alzheimer's?

  • Age
  • Aluminum cans
  • Flu shots
Question 4/8

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

  • True
  • False
Question 5/8

When does Alzheimer's start?

  • Within 1 year of memory loss
  • About 5 years before memory loss
  • 20+ years before memory loss
Question 6/8

What are the odds you'll get Alzheimer's if you live to 85?

  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 99%-100%
Question 7/8

What protects the brain more?

  • Learning a new skill
  • Doing the morning crossword
  • A weekly computer brain game
Question 8/8

Who spends more on Alzheimer's care?

  • Live-in caregivers
  • Local caregivers
  • Long-distance caregivers