An Older Female Resident of an Assisted Living Facility Says

An older female resident of an assisted living facility says the following to a nurse: "I am very frightened about getting dementia. I have read a lot about brain exercises, but I am not sure what I should be doing." The nurse formulates a response based on knowledge of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A) Individuals should engage in some type of brain fitness activity a couple of times a week for at least 25 minutes
B) Brain fitness activities are only effective if an individual has not experienced any memory problems at all
C) Brain fitness activities may include computer-based games, memory training, board games, reading, and engaging in conversation
D) Physical activity is important for wellness but is unrelated to brain fitness
E) Individuals should choose brain exercise activities that are unfamiliar, challenging, and fun