Elderly people are at risk for becoming frail, which can lead to serious disabilities. Which of the following is the most likely to prevent or postpone frailty?
A) Exercises for strengthening muscles
B) Reminiscing activities
C) A weight-loss diet
D) Puzzles and board games
A
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Frailty refers to physical condition. Although activities like doing puzzles and reminiscing may be helpful for a person's mental condition, they do not directly benefit the person's physical condition. Weight loss may be desirable for some elderly people, but being overweight is not a step toward frailty.
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