[For Seniors] Perfect Brain Training! Fun Trivia
When working at a senior care facility, you may sometimes need to come up with recreation activities or topics for conversations with older adults.
Do you ever struggle with ending up with similar recreation activities all the time or having the same conversations over and over?
So this time, we’ll introduce some fun trivia for older adults that can liven things up.
As people age and accumulate abundant knowledge and experience, they tend to have fewer opportunities to encounter new things and information.
However, incorporating new information such as trivia can evoke surprise and enjoyment, which is said to stimulate the brain.
After a long time, discovering something new and fun can make them want to share it with other seniors or their family members.
Trivia also helps promote communication by encouraging conversations with others.
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[For Seniors] Perfect for Brain Training! Exciting Trivia (41–50)
Where do cats sense temperature?
Cats, beloved by many as classic pets, are known for being sensitive to temperature changes and for roaming around in search of a comfortable spot.
Given how important comfort seems to be for them, which part of their bodies senses these temperature changes? It helps to clearly picture their faces—you might find a hint in something humans don’t have.
The answer is their whiskers: the long, sturdy hairs not only on the sides of their faces but also above their eyes, which are said to detect changes in air temperature and airflow.
What is the approximate temperature at which the autumn leaves start to change color?
When it comes to autumn, viewing the changing leaves is an essential event, and seeing the mountains turn vivid colors really makes you feel the change of seasons.
So, what temperatures are required for the leaves to start changing? We tend to picture autumn foliage as occurring right before winter—maybe not quite winter, but during a chilly period—so you might be able to guess.
The answer is 8°C.
It’s said that foliage begins when the minimum temperature starts to fall below this level, and once it starts dipping below 5 to 6°C, the coloring progresses rapidly.
Natto is said to have a blood-thinning effect. What time of day is best to eat it to achieve a greater effect?
Natto is one of the foods that embody Japanese tradition and is strongly associated with being healthy.
In fact, natto is good for your health and contains components that help thin the blood.
Did you know there’s a recommended time of day to eat it to draw out its health benefits even more? Considering the times when blood vessels are said to be more prone to clogging, you can figure out the timing that may help prevent that.
The answer is “at night.” Blood vessels are considered more likely to clog while you sleep, so the idea is that consuming the beneficial components about four hours before bedtime is best to help prevent it.
The meaning of rose flowers changes depending on their color and the number you give.
It seems that some roses are at their best from May to June.
Among older adults who enjoy gardening, some may even have rose bushes in their gardens.
Roses come in vivid colors like red, yellow, and white.
Interestingly, the meaning of roses in the language of flowers changes depending on their color and the number you give.
People often give roses on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or proposals.
When you give them, be sure to check both the color and the number.
By the way, 108 roses are said to be suitable for a proposal, conveying a message of an eternal vow to your beloved.
Famous cherry blossom spot
Cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring and can even be called a Japanese tradition.
When this season arrives, places known as famous cherry blossom spots across the country draw attention.
This is a quiz that shows photos of various cherry blossom spots and asks you to guess the name of the place and which prefecture it’s in.
If it’s somewhere familiar that you’ve visited, it can be a chance to look back on your memories, and if not, it still helps you deepen your knowledge.
Looking at different photos and thinking about what kinds of landscapes you prefer is sure to make things lively.
Cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring and can even be called a Japanese tradition.
When this season comes, famous cherry blossom spots nationwide attract attention.
This quiz presents photos of various cherry blossom spots and asks you to guess the place and its prefecture.
If it’s a place you’ve been to, it can prompt you to reminisce, and if not, it can help you learn more.
Viewing a variety of photos and considering which scenery you like best is likely to be a lot of fun.
Is there a difference? Ramen and Chinese soba
Look around any town and you’ll find ramen shops everywhere—ramen has practically become a national dish.
That said, you’ll sometimes see “chūka soba” written on menus and signs instead.
Many people have probably wondered what the difference is between “ramen” and “chūka soba.” In fact, they’re the same thing; the difference is simply a change in name depending on the era or region.
As the dish was brought from China and became established in Japan at different times, the name varied, and depending on when it took root, it’s been affectionately called not only “chūka soba” and “ramen,” but also “Nankin soba,” among others.
Differences between udon, hiyamugi, and sōmen
Udon, somen, and hiyamugi are all very familiar ingredients to Japanese people.
Since they’re all made from the same wheat flour despite having different names, you might wonder what sets them apart.
Let’s clear up that question by looking at the differences among udon, somen, and hiyamugi.
The main distinction is thickness: methods vary by machine-made or hand-pulled, but generally somen is the thinnest, udon is the thickest, and hiyamugi falls in between.
It’s also worth learning about how thickness aims for different textures and the key points in how each is made.