Table 2.
ADKS measurement on the basis of the respondent's response (n = 385).
| SN | Statements | Domain | Correct answer | Number | Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | People with Alzheimer's disease are particularly prone to depression. | LI | True | 249 | 0.76 | 0.430 | |
| 2. | It has been scientifically proven that mental exercise can prevent a person from getting Alzheimer's disease. | RF | False | 117 | 0.36 | 0.479 | |
| 3. | After symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear, the average life expectancy is 6-12 years. | CO | True | 115 | 0.35 | 0.478 | |
| 4. | When a person with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated, a medical examination might reveal other health problems that caused the agitation. | AD | True | 210 | 0.64 | 0.481 | |
| 5. | People with Alzheimer's disease do best with simple instructions giving one step at a time. | C | True | 164 | 0.50 | 0.501 | |
| 6. | When people with Alzheimer's disease begin to have difficulty taking care of themselves, caregivers should take over right away. | C | False | 76 | 0.23 | 0.422 | |
| 7. | If a person with Alzheimer's disease becomes alert and agitated at night, a good strategy is to try to make sure that the person gets plenty of physical activity during the day. | C | True | 226 | 0.69 | 0.464 | |
| 8. | In rare cases, people have recovered from Alzheimer's disease. | CO | False | 135 | 0.41 | 0.493 | |
| 9. | People whose Alzheimer's disease is not yet severe can benefit from psychotherapy for depression and anxiety. | TM | True | 203 | 0.62 | 0.487 | |
| 10. | If trouble with memory and confused thinking appears suddenly, it is likely due to Alzheimer's disease. | AD | False | 182 | 0.55 | 0.498 | |
| 11. | Most people with Alzheimer's disease live in nursing homes. | LI | False | 228 | 0.69 | 0.462 | |
| 12. | Poor nutrition can make the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease worse. | TM | True | 223 | 0.68 | 0.468 | |
| 13. | People in their 30s can have Alzheimer's disease. | RF | True | 159 | 0.48 | 0.500 | |
| 14. | A person with Alzheimer's disease becomes increasingly likely to fall down as the disease gets worse. | CO | True | 208 | 0.63 | 0.483 | |
| 15. | When people with Alzheimer's disease repeat the same question or story several times, it is helpful to remind them that they are repeating themselves. | C | False | 127 | 0.39 | 0.488 | |
| 16. | Once people have Alzheimer's disease, they are no longer capable of making informed decisions about their own care. | C | False | 128 | 0.39 | 0.488 | |
| 17. | Eventually, a person with Alzheimer's disease will need 24-hour supervision. | CO | True | 197 | 0.60 | 0.491 | |
| 18. | Having high cholesterol may increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. | RF | True | 137 | 0.42 | 0.494 | |
| 19. | Tremor or shaking of the hands or arms is a common symptom in people with Alzheimer's disease. | SY | False | 141 | 0.43 | 0.496 | |
| 20. | Symptoms of severe depression can be mistaken for symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. | AD | True | 217 | 0.66 | 0.475 | |
| 21. | Alzheimer's disease is one type of dementia. | AD | True | 216 | 0.66 | 0.476 | |
| 22. | Trouble handling money or paying bills is a common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease. | SY | True | 180 | 0.55 | 0.499 | |
| 23. | One symptom that can occur with Alzheimer's disease is believing that other people are stealing one's things. | SY | True | 151 | 0.46 | 0.499 | |
| 24. | When a person has Alzheimer's disease, using reminder notes is a crutch that can contribute to decline. | TM | False | 129 | 0.39 | 0.489 | |
| 25. | Prescription drugs that prevent Alzheimer's disease are available. | RF | False | 148 | 0.45 | 0.498 | |
| 26. | Having high blood pressure may increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. | RF | True | 177 | 0.54 | 0.499 | |
| 27. | Genes can only partially account for the development of Alzheimer's disease. | RF | True | 181 | 0.55 | 0.498 | |
| 28. | It is safe for people with Alzheimer's disease to drive, as long as they have a companion in the car at all times. | LI | False | 202 | 0.61 | 0.488 | |
| 29. | Alzheimer's disease cannot be cured. | TM | True | 134 | 0.41 | 0.492 | |
| 30. | Most people with Alzheimer's disease remember recent events better than things that happened in the past. | SY | False | 126 | 0.38 | 0.487 | |
| Sum_ADKS | Number | Minimum | Maximum | Mean | SD | ||
| 329 | 8 | 26 | 15.45 | 2.95 | |||