NeurologyLive Brain Games: Test Your Knowledge on Alzheimer Disease and Dementia
NeurologyLive Brain Games is a weekly quiz series that explores various aspects of neurology. The quiz writers consist of physicians, clinicians, and experts in the field of neurological care and advocacy. Each Sunday, the quiz will provide participants with three questions on topics ranging from dementia and Alzheimer disease, epilepsy and seizure disorders, headache and migraine, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders, and stroke and cerebrovascular disease.
This week’s Brain Games is centered around Alzheimer disease and dementia.
Alzheimer disease, a progressive and fatal brain disease, affects more than five million Americans currently. The numbers are expected to soar in the coming decades. Recent studies project that by 2060, the number of Americans affected by Alzheimer disease is expected to reach almost 14 million people.
This degenerative disorder causes severe memory loss, confusion, and inability to perform daily activities. Alzheimer disease is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. However, among US adults, it is the sixth leading cause of death.
In addition to memory problems, an individual with symptoms of Alzheimer disease may experience one or more of the following: difficulty completing familiar tasks, new problems with speaking or writing, having trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships, misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps, decreased or poor judgment, withdrawal from work or social activities, and changes in mood and personality.
As the population ages, Alzheimer disease and dementia have become pressing public health concerns. The numbers of people affected are expected to increase significantly. Health care providers and experts in the field of neurological care are working rigorously to study Alzheimer disease and find promising treatment options.
NeurologyLive Brain Games aim to encourage individuals to learn more about neurological care, keep an updated knowledge of the latest trends and developments, and stay informed about the possible risks and treatments available for multifarious neurological conditions.
To take part in Brain Games every week, click on the link provided on the NeurologyLive website. If you are interested in submitting quiz questions, you can contact the managing editor, Matt Hoffman, via email at mhoffman@neurologylive.com.
So, how well did you do in this week’s Brain Games on Alzheimer disease and dementia? Be sure to participate in the poll and share your results with your friends!
