[Recreation for Seniors] Introducing Quizzes to Enjoy at Day Service Centers!

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Among older adults, cognitive functions such as memory and concentration tend to decline progressively with age.

If you’re a caregiver or staff member working closely with seniors, you may wonder whether there are any recreational activities that can help prevent dementia.

Quizzes present questions across a variety of fields, making them useful for acquiring a broad range of knowledge.

They also stimulate the mind, which can contribute to improving cognitive function.

By all means, consider using quizzes as a recreational activity in day services and long-term care facilities.

[For Seniors] Introducing Quizzes to Enjoy at Day Service! (11–20)

Choose the single kanji character that fits in the ￮②.

He who chases two hares catches neither.

horse
dog
rabbit

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rabbit

The proverb “He who chases two rabbits catches neither” teaches the importance of focusing on a single goal to achieve it. Antonyms include four-character idioms like “killing two birds with one stone” or “two gains with one action.”

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Maru-Batsu Quiz 3

Butter was once used as a 'medicine for wounds.' True or false?

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Neither

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◯

The correct answer is “◯”! Butter has existed for thousands of years. It was once said that applying butter to a wound would prevent germs from entering it. There’s even a theory that it wasn’t originally intended for eating.

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Rearrange the jumbled letters to make words (3)

Kamimogachi

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kagami mochi

The correct answer was “kagami mochi”! It’s displayed in the home as a New Year’s good-luck charm. It may also be offered to the gods or eaten as part of New Year’s cuisine. The round shape of kagami mochi is said to represent the human soul, and some say it became round because the sacred mirrors enshrined at Shinto shrines are circular.

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True or False Quiz 1

The Shōwa era lasted until year 63. True or false?

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Neither

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The Showa era lasted 64 years, from 1926 to 1989. The Taisho era lasted 15 years, and the Heisei era lasted 31 years. Showa was the longest-lasting era name in Japan.

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Rearrange the scattered letters to form words.

Shikimeko

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Mexico

Mexico is a land where ancient civilizations such as the Maya and Aztec flourished, and it is home to many ruins registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The time difference between Mexico and Japan is 15 hours. Speaking of Mexico, foods like tacos are famous.

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During the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, what were the bed frames used in the Athletes’ Village made of?

This bed frame became famous—both for better and worse—thanks to a video of athletes jumping on it to test its durability.

The answer is cardboard.

It was made by the bedding manufacturer Airweave.

Even though it’s cardboard, it’s a sturdy bed frame with the strength to withstand 200 kilograms.

It can also be assembled without nails or screws, making it environmentally friendly.

Although there was the unfortunate incident of vandalism, the fact that it didn’t break even with eight people on it ended up proving its robustness.

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[Activities for Seniors] Fun Quizzes for Day Service! (21–30)

Which country leads the parade of nations at the Olympic opening ceremony?

As for the order of the opening parade, it has actually changed over time.

In fact, even in Japan, the 1964, 1972, and 1998 Games used the alphabetical order, but in 2021 it switched to the Japanese syllabary order.

However, despite such changes, the country that enters first has remained the same.

The correct answer is Greece, because it is the birthplace of the modern Olympics.

In recent years, the country hosting the next Olympics is also often placed near the end.

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