Nelma is a healthy 70-year-old who would like to learn to play video games with her grandson. According to research on learning late in life, Nelma _____.
A) is past the age where learning to play video games is possible
B) should spend her time doing crossword puzzles instead, because they help prevent dementia
C) could learn to play games if she begins at the easiest level and practices regularly
D) could learn to play games in the short term but would soon forget and need to be retaught

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According to research on learning late in life, older adults can learn new skills if they begin at the easiest level and practice regularly. Therefore, Nelma could learn to play video games if she follows this approach.

Nelma Is a Healthy 70-Year-Old Who Would Like to Learn