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Know-It-All Quiz


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How well do you know about dementia? Complete the quiz to see if you are a guru!

***You can attempt this quiz as many times as you may. However, only the first attempt will be counted.***

1. The first and most obvious symptom of dementia is _____________.

Forgetfulness
Lethargy
A larger appetite
Violent moodswings

2. What is another early sign of dementia?

Sudden weight loss
Disorientation in time and place
Agitation and mood swings
Loss of appetite

3. In the moderate stages of dementia, communication becomes a problem as they

Forget how to move their jaws
Tongue muscles weaken
Would rather be sleeping
Start to forget words

4. It is estimated that there are currently _______ people in Singapore suffering from dementia.

5000
12,000
22,000
70,000

5. One in ______ people over the age of 80 suffer from dementia.

Three
Five
Ten
Twenty

6. Exercising helps to relieve ________, which can increase a person’s risk of getting dementia.

Stress
Pain
Tiredness
Sleepiness

7. Why does talking about dementia help someone who is suspected of suffering from it?

It leads to an early diagnosis, which would allow them to get early support
Talking is a cure for dementia
They will think that dementia is not a serious problem
They will feel better as they realize it is simply part of aging

8. Which of the following is NOT true of dementia?

In the mild stages, dementia patients may become more inactive
Dementia is Alzheimer's Disease
It is possible to slow down the onset of dementia
Activities such as mahjong and shopping can help to prevent dementia

9. The two most common causes of dementia are:

Car accidents and plane crashes
Childbirth and a poor diet
Alzheimer's Disease and vascular dementia
Aging and not enough shopping

10. As a dementia caregiver, which is not an option for you?

Respite care
Counselling
Support Groups
Give the patients the cold shoulder


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