[For Seniors] Popular Brain Training and Recreational Quizzes
When it comes to brain-training recreation… quizzes! They’re easy to enjoy, which makes them one of the most popular activities.
This time, we’ve gathered brain-training games that seniors can enjoy.
They’re also recommended for those who feel their memory or confidence in numerical calculations has waned a bit lately.
Thinking with your head activates the brain and helps prevent dementia.
If you’re planning quiz-based recreation for a day service or senior facility, be sure to give it a try.
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[For Seniors] Popular Brain Training and Recreation Quizzes (21–30)
Nostalgic Games Quiz
Nostalgic games everyone enjoyed in childhood.
Memories from when we were kids never fade, even as we grow older.
The “Nostalgic Games Quiz” lets you look back on the games you were crazy about in your childhood or younger days while having fun.
It’s a quiz where you look at pictures and tease out the game’s name, clever ways of playing, and the characteristics of the play equipment.
As you trace your memories, conversation flows naturally, making it a recreation full of smiles.
Just recalling the games from your childhood can lift your spirits and provide great stimulation for the brain!
Sports Quiz
“Who is the home run king of the world?” “Where is the 2024 Olympic Games being held?” These kinds of questions bring smiles to the faces of older adults.
That’s the Sports Quiz Activity! Quizzes about sports don’t just help recall knowledge—they also bring back past excitement and family memories.
You can have lively sports-themed conversations without any physical activity, so anyone can join safely while seated.
And even those who aren’t interested in sports might feel inspired to start exercising thanks to this quiz!
[For Seniors] Popular Brain Training & Recreational Quizzes (31–40)
Movie Quiz
The movie quiz activity gently awakens nostalgic memories and emotions, supporting both brain and emotional well-being.
Because films are shared memories among the same generation, I think older adults will have a wonderful time together.
As they share their memories, conversation and smiles arise naturally, and everyone can spend a lovely time reliving those days.
Remembering movies and being moved by them can lead to refreshment and emotional stability.
Even without watching, just recalling a film can lift the spirit—let’s enjoy that kind of time together!
Hot Spring Resort Quiz
If you love hot springs, take on this challenge! Here are some ideas for a hot spring destination quiz.
Japan is home to renowned hot springs across the country.
Some of you may have visited various hot spring areas while traveling.
This quiz is perfect for you.
There are 25 questions in total.
It’s a slightly difficult quiz where you look at a hot spring area and answer the municipality (city, town, or village) where it’s located.
But the satisfaction of getting it right will be huge.
It’s a quiz idea you can enjoy solo or in a group!
Memory Challenge Quiz
“Do you remember what the picture we just saw was?” With this prompt, you begin a memory quiz that involves looking at and remembering pictures.
It’s a highly effective activity that engages vision, memory, and concentration at the same time.
Images and photos tend to be absorbed more intuitively than words, and they’re easier to grasp instinctively even for older adults.
By enjoying colorful illustrations and nostalgic items, the brain is naturally activated.
The sense of achievement from saying “I remembered it!” or “I got it right!” helps build confidence.
Worldwide, which are more numerous, dogs or cats?
Dogs and cats are beloved as pets around the world, and many different breeds exist.
Between dogs and cats, which do you think is more commonly kept as a pet in Japan? Here’s a hint: considering the fact that more people now live in apartments and the ease of keeping each animal, you can probably guess the answer quickly.
The answer is “cats.” Cats overtook dogs in number of pets kept in 2017, and it’s said their numbers have continued to increase since then.
It’s also noteworthy that many countries around the world are gradually moving in this direction as well.
Same Letter Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz
Effective brain training! Here are ideas for a same-letter fill-in-the-blank quiz.
On the screen, words are shown in hiragana, but they have holes marked with circles.
No matter how many circles there are, complete the word by using the same hiragana for all the circles! For example, the characters “○か○ま” appear, and you’re told, “Fill the circles with the same character.” There are 20 such questions.
Each one has a 20-second time limit, but there are hints, so take your time and think it through.
You’ll feel refreshed when you find the answer!