How well do you know the risks of dementia?

Think you know about reducing your risk of dementia? In partnership with RBC Wealth Management, Royal Trust, the Alzheimer Society of Canada challenges you to test your knowledge and take our quiz on reducing the risk of dementia!

Do you know what you can do to protect your brain and reduce your risk of dementia? Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken a close look at actions you can take and choices you can make to keep your brain healthy and the risk of dementia low, such as:

• The four most common ways to reduce your risk,

• Ten easy tips for physical and social activities that can protect your brain, and

• Eight suggestions for brain-boosting exercises that can challenge your brain.

1. True or false? There are things I can do to reduce my risk of dementia.

A. True B. False

2. What activity can help me reduce my risk of dementia?

A. Having a regular meet-up with some close friends B. Going for a bike ride C. Taking some personal time for yourself D. Learning how to cook a new recipe E. All of the above.

3. True or false? Hearing loss can increase my risk of dementia.

A. True B. False

4. What’s the easiest approach I can take to start a new exercise routine?

A. Try an activity I’ve never done before B. Push myself as hard as possible C. Set reasonable goals to start D. Do the exercise every day

5. True or false? There’s no way to have effective social interaction if I can’t see my friends and family in person.

A. True B. False

6. What is not an example of an aerobic activity?

A. Sprinting B. Jogging C. Walking D. Swimming

7. True or false? Playing a game can help reduce your risk of dementia.

A. True B. False

8. What’s a good way to find out more about brain health?

A. Talk to your doctor B. Visit alzheimer.ca/brainhealth C. Check out RBC Wealth Management’s resources on brain health D. Contact your Alzheimer Society E. All of the above