Monthly Quiz about Alzheimers: December, 2005

Question One: True or False, the person with Alzheimer's disease will particularly enjoy the holiday season if it is filled with wonderful surprises and new experiences?

True
False

Question Two: True or False, a Safe Return identification bracelet might serve as a good gift for a person with Alzheimer's disease?

True
False

Question Three: Which of the following activities would best promote a meaningful holiday season for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

A. Encourage large numbers of family members to visit daily
B. Attend festivities that continue well into the late night hours
C. Participate in holiday activities while maintaining a regular daily routine
D. Take an exciting last-minute vacation

Question Four: It is important for caregivers to adjust expectations over the holiday season because:

A. The diagnosed person may no longer find enjoyment in former holiday activities
B. Caregiving consumes a great deal of time and energy. It is probably not possible for the caregiver to do everything he /she did in the past to make the holidays a special time
C. Friends and relatives may feel uncomfortable spending time with the diagnosed person
D. The diagnosed person may resist participation in holiday festivities
E. All of the above

Question Five: A good holiday gift for a caregiver might be:

A. A gift certificate for a cleaning service, a movie, or a restaurant
B. Complicated electronic equipment
C. A new pet dog

How did you do?