1. Your memory is practically guaranteed to slip a little as you get older.

True
False

2. As you age, there's not much you can do to improve your memory.

True
False

3. Which of these is a clear sign of a serious memory problem?

a. Forgetting where you parked your car
b. Losing your car keys
c. Temporarily forgetting a common word
d. None of the above

4. Which of these is a sign of normal age-related memory loss?

a. Finding yourself unable to do routine tasks, like preparing a meal
b. Forgetting how to balance a checkbook
c. Having trouble finding familiar places when driving
d. Needing extra time to do calculations in your head

5. When a person develops Alzheimer's disease, short-term memory is the first type of memory to go.

True
False

6. Which of these conditions can cause reversible memory loss?

a. Thyroid hormone deficiency
b. Depression
c. Vitamin B-12 deficiency
d. All of the above

7. Heavy alcohol use may harm day-to-day memory.

True
False

8. Most people over age 65 have some form of Alzheimer's disease.

True
False