Alzheimer's disease: Symptoms & causes
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Alzheimer's disease?
1. Alzheimer's disease is type of Dementia.
2. About 70% of the risk is believed to be genetic while remaining include a history of head injuries, depression, or hypertension.- Published on 22 Sep 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
Alzheimer's, accounts for 60% to 70% of cases of dementia. It is a chronic neuro degenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gets worse over time. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events (short-term memory loss). As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language,disorientation (including easily getting lost),mood swings, loss of motivation, not managing self care and behavioural issues. September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day.
