Kalinda, in her early sixties, is worried about getting Alzheimer's disease. After reading the text, what can her daughter say to Kalinda?
A) "Be somewhat comforted; the risk at your age is minimal."
B) "Don't worry; this disorder is very rare at any age."
C) "Be concerned; about one in four people over age 60 has this disease."
D) "Be terrified; this condition strikes most people in their early sixties and seventies."

Question

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According to the text, the risk of Alzheimer's disease at Kalinda's age (early sixties) is minimal. Therefore, choice A is the best option. Choice B is incorrect because Alzheimer's disease is not rare, and choice C is incorrect because one in four people over age 60 does not have this disease. Choice D is also incorrect because this condition does not strike most people in their early sixties and seventies.

Kalinda, in Her Early Sixties, Is Worried About Getting Alzheimer's