Blake, age $73,$ is required to take substantial required minimum distributions $($RMDs$)$ from his qualified retirement plan. He has no current need for the income and wants to decrease the amount of the distributions without incurring a penalty. Blake is not interested in a lump$-$sum distribution from the plan at this time. Which of the following statements regarding Blake's options is CORRECT?

Blake may take a distribution and roll it into his IRA.

Blake cannot roll over retirement plan proceeds to a traditional IRA after age $59(1)/(2).$