[Recreation for Seniors] Introducing Quizzes to Enjoy at Day Service Centers!
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.
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[For Seniors] Introducing Quizzes to Enjoy at Day Service! (11–20)
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.
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.
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.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Japan?
The first person to become Prime Minister of Japan was Hirobumi Ito.
He served as Prime Minister from 1885 to 1888.
After that, he took office a total of four times: from 1892 to 1896, in 1898, and from 1900 to 1901.
Furthermore, Hirobumi Ito was depicted on the 1,000-yen banknote that was issued from November 1, 1963, to January 4, 1986.
One of his major achievements was drafting the Constitution of the Empire of Japan, which famously combined Japanese traditions with Western culture and a modern system of governance.
Association game: various surnames
There are many different surnames in Japan.
Depending on the region, you might find people with rare surnames, or areas where many people share the same surname.
According to one theory, surnames have various origins: some come from the family line one was born into, others from occupations, and still others from the places where people lived.
So this time, we’d like to introduce “Word Association Game: All About Surnames.” Give participants one minute to think of as many surnames as they can.
After one minute, have them say the surnames they came up with and write them on a whiteboard or similar.
One person can aim for 10, or the whole group can aim for 50.
It’s perfect as a mental workout, so please give it a try!
Showa-era Buzzword Quiz
Let’s use it for recall training! Here are some ideas for a Showa-era buzzword quiz.
This is a quiz I’d love for anyone who feels their memory has been declining lately to try.
It features questions about buzzwords from 1950, which is Showa 25! The video also has segments that look back on the situation and history of the time, so many of you might find it nostalgic.
The quiz is in a multiple-choice format with three options for each question, so feel free to give it a try.
[Activities for Seniors] Fun Quizzes for Day Service! (21–30)
Who am I? Animal edition
Let me introduce a game where you guess an animal based on three clues: “Who am I?” As each hint is given, you get closer to the answer, so by the final hint you should be able to figure it out.
You can show the questions, but you can also run the game for a large group by reading them aloud without showing them.
This creates the dual task of memorizing the prompts and thinking while remembering, which stimulates the brain.
It’s a recommended activity because it’s fun and may help prevent cognitive decline.