Items | Number of GPs answered correctly (%) |
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1. People with Alzheimer’s disease are particularly prone to depression. | 312 (91.5) |
2. It has been scientifically proven that mental exercise can prevent a person from getting Alzheimer’s disease. | 76 (22.3) |
3. After symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear, the average life expectancy is 6 to 12 years. | 288 (84.5) |
4. When a person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes agitated, a medical examination might reveal other health problems that caused the agitation. | 307 (90.0) |
5. People with Alzheimer’s disease do best with simple, instructions given one step at a time. | 255 (74.8) |
6. When people with Alzheimer’s disease begin to have difficulty taking care of themselves, caregivers should take over right away. | 127 (37.2) |
7. If a person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes alert and agitated at night, a good strategy is to try to make sure that the person gets plenty of physical activity during the day. | 254 (74.5) |
8. In rare cases, people have recovered from Alzheimer’s disease. | 132 (38.7) |
9. People whose Alzheimer’s disease is not yet severe can benefit from psychotherapy for depression and anxiety. | 319 (93.5) |
10. If trouble with memory and confused thinking appears suddenly, it is likely due to Alzheimer’s disease. | 63 (18.5) |
11. Most people with Alzheimer’s disease live in nursing homes. | 220 (64.5) |
12. Poor nutrition can make the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worse. | 321 (94.1) |
13. People in their 30s can have Alzheimer’s disease. | 255 (74.8) |
14. A person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes increasingly likely to fall down as the disease gets worse. | 329 (96.5) |
15. When people with Alzheimer’s disease repeat the same question or story several times, it is helpful to remind them that they are repeating themselves. | 109 (32.0) |
16. Once people have Alzheimer’s disease, they are no longer capable of making informed decisions about their own care. | 194 (56.9) |
17. Eventually, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will need 24-h supervision. | 313 (91.8) |
18. Having high cholesterol may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. | 300 (88.0) |
19. Tremor or shaking of the hands or arms is a common symptom in people with Alzheimer’s disease. | 100 (29.3) |
20. Symptoms of severe depression can be mistaken for symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. | 302 (88.6) |
21. Alzheimer’s disease is one type of dementia. | 329 (96.5) |
22. Trouble handling money or paying bills is a common early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. | 285 (83.6) |
23. One symptom that can occur with Alzheimer’s disease is believing that other people are stealing one’s things. | 242 (71.0) |
24. When a person has Alzheimer’s disease, using reminder notes is a crutch that can contribute to decline. | 236 (69.2) |
25. Prescription drugs that prevent Alzheimer’s disease are available. | 198 (58.1) |
26. Having high blood pressure may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. | 301 (88.3) |
27. Genes can only partially account for the development of Alzheimer’s disease. | 329 (96.5) |
28. It is safe for people with Alzheimer’s disease to drive, as long as they have a companion in the car at all times. | 295 (86.5) |
29. Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured. | 286 (83.9) |
30. Most people with Alzheimer’s disease remember recent events better than things that happened in the past. | 226 (66.3) |