Which of the following persons might be least apt to have age-related memory loss?
A) Alice, who at 78 is active in her church, still walks two miles a day, and has recently joined the Great Books Club, which meets regularly for literature discussions in her neighborhood
B) Mary, who at 78 is widowed and is quite content to be alone
C) Anita, who is 78, has never married, lives in a peaceful country home, and spends a great deal of time knitting and crocheting for charity
D) Joanne, who is 78 and spends most of her time watching television game shows

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Research suggests that engaging in mentally stimulating activities, physical exercise, and social interaction can all help to prevent age-related memory decline. Alice, who is active in her community and participates in intellectually challenging activities, is the most likely to have a lower risk of memory loss. Mary may be at higher risk since she is alone and may not have much stimulation or social interaction. Anita's activities may provide some mental stimulation, but she may be lacking in social interaction. Joanne's sedentary lifestyle does not offer much mental or physical stimulation or social interaction.

Which of the Following Persons Might Be Least Apt to Have