According to Data from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging

question 185

Multiple Choice

According to data from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging (1996) , approximately __________ new cases of dementia are identified each year in Canada.

• A) 15 000
• B) 60 000
• C) 1 100 000
• D) 1 750 000

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Definitions:

Ophthalmologist

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders and diseases of the eye and visual system.

Motor Vehicle Accident

An event that involves a collision between vehicles in motion resulting in property damage, injuries, or fatalities.

Reflex Skills

Inherent motor responses to specific stimuli that are automatic and do not require conscious thought.

Mini-Mental State Examination

A 30-point questionnaire commonly used to measure cognitive impairment and screen for dementia or other cognitive disorders.