Senior Facts
On Their "Terms"
Senior Activities
Senior Solving
100
The generation of baby boomers are in the beginning stages of becoming seniors. How many turn 65 in U.S.A alone every year?
A) 500 B)800 C) 5000 D) 8000
What is D) 8000
100
This term for seniors describes era of brilliance, that they are Number 1, maybe even 24k
What is the Golden Age / Golden Era
100
This sport became a sensation with senior citizens in the U.S.A. and is a combination of tennis, ping pong, & badminton?
What is Pickleball
100
I can't be bought, but I can be stolen with a glance. I'm worthless to one, but priceless to two. What am I?
What is Love
300
The oldest women according to Guinness World Records lived and France. How old was she when she passed in 1997?
What is 122 years old. Her name was Jeanne Louise Calment
300
This term for seniors is the most respected and preferred term in social settings?
What is Elders
300
How much activity should senior's do every day? This includes walking, exercise, and any physical game.
What is 2 hours a day (recommended in 10-30 min intervals)
300
Turn me on my side and I am everything. Cut me in half and I am nothing. What am I?
What is The number 8
450
According to the New York times, after retirement what do most retiree's become involved in/ take up a new career in?
What is Inventors
450
This term for seniors is actually a phrase referring to being closer to the "end of the trail"
What is "over the hill"
450
This the most common instrument played by seniors?
What is a Piano
450
What kind of running means walking?
What is Running out of Gas
600
Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocals. How old was he when he invented them?
A) 60 B) 65 C) 70 D) 75
What is C) 70
600
This term is no longer used as it implies being worn out.
What is Geriatric
600
What is the most popular brain game for seniors over the age of 60?
What is Bingo
Bonus points for second most popular!
600
No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I?
What is a Calendar
1000
A poll was taken on the best advice from seniors, can you guess what one of those words of wisdom was?
Life is short tell your loved ones you love them. Don’t be afraid of an honest day’s work. Say sorry, but only when you need to. Forgive Be a friend. Things have a way of working out Water can assuage many things Go Outside Listen to others Eat the Brownie.
1000
What term refers to seniors and their funds after retirment?
What is Pensioner
1000
Bridge the card game is the most common card game among seniors. What century was bridge invented?
A) 18th B) 19th C) 20th D) 21st
What is the 19th century
1000
What has many rings but no fingers?
What is a Telephone