Older adults should participate in muscle-strengthening exercise at least
A) twice a month.
B) once a week.
C) twice a week.
D) three times a week.
Which of the following statements about Alzheimer's disease is FALSE?
A) Nerve cells in the brain stop communicating with each other.
B) If caught early, its progression can be stopped.
C) It is a disease in which brain cells die.
D) It affects personality as well as memory.
All of the following are strategies for healthy aging EXCEPT
A) developing a strong sense of social independence.
B) appreciating the spiritual side of life.
C) improving fitness.
D) eating well.
Nutrients considered especially important for healthy aging include
A) calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
B) sodium, chloride, and magnesium.
C) vitamins A, C, and E.
D) red wine, lean proteins, and fatty fish.
Which of the following statements about dementia is FALSE?
A) The terms Alzheimer's disease and dementia refer to the same condition.
B) Medication interactions can prompt signs and symptoms characteristic of dementia.
C) Vitamin B deficiencies can lead to signs and symptoms characteristic of dementia.
D) Dementias can be reversible.
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