Which of the Following Statements About Dementia Is FALSE

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about dementia is FALSE?

• A)The terms Alzheimer's disease and dementia refer to the same condition.
• B)Dementia is not a specific disease but it is an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms.
• C)Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia.
• D)No treatment is yet available to fully stop the deterioration of brain cells in Alzheimer's disease.

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Definitions:

Life Events

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Personality Change

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