Purple Power
Remember When?
Songs That Take Us Back
Alzheimer's Awareness
The Good Ol' Days
100
Which purple-colored gemstone is traditionally associated with February?
- Sapphire
- Ruby
- Amethyst
- Amethyst
100
What was commonly delivered to homes in glass bottles?
- soda
- milk
- alcohol
- milk
100
Who sang the famous song “My Girl”?
- The Temptations
- The Beach Boys
- The Monkees
- The Temptations
100
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
- a type of heart disease
- a disease of the bones
- a brain disorder that affects memory and thinking
- a brain disorder that affects memory and thinking
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform basic daily tasks.
100
What was a “jukebox” used for?
- playing movies
- playing music
- taking photos
- playing music
200
The word “purple” comes into English through Old English and Latin-related influences. Which ancient language is associated with the Greek word “porphyra,” referring to the purple dye?
- Greek
- Hebrew
- Arabic
- Greek
The Greek word "porphyra" is ultimately of Semitic origin, referring to the Murex sea snail used to make Tyrian purple dye.
Tyrian purple dye is a legendary, highly expensive natural pigment historically produced from the mucus secretions of predatory marine sea snails.
200
What was a “drive-in” commonly associated with?
- going to a drive through
- watching a movie from your car
- taking your drivers license test
- watching a movie from your car
200
Who sang “I Will Always Love You” before Whitney Houston's famous version?
- Loretta Lynn
- Dolly Parton
- Emmylou Harris
- Dolly Parton
200
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of what?
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Dementia
- Dementia
200
What was a “penny candy” shop known for?
- selling newspapers for a penny
- selling small pieces of candy for very little money
- selling toys for cheap
- selling small pieces of candy for very little money
300
Which cause, besides Alzheimer’s awareness, is commonly associated with the color purple?
- Road Traffic Safety
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- Fire Safety
- Domestic Violence Awareness
300
What was a “Hoover” commonly understood to be?
- a vehicle
- a washing machine
- a vacuum
- a vacuum
300
Who sang “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’”?
- Cher
- Aretha Franklin
- Nancy Sinatra
- Nancy Sinatra
300
True or False:
Some forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, but Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of getting older.
True
Mild forgetfulness is a normal part of getting older, but Alzheimer’s disease is a brain illness and is not a normal part of aging.
300
What was “layaway” at a store?
- getting a free item
- paying for an item overtime before you get it
- renting an item
- paying for an item overtime before you get it
400
Purple is commonly associated with which type of cancer awareness?
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
Purple represents pancreatic cancer as a symbol of dignity, perseverance, and hope in the fight against a very aggressive disease.
400
What was the name of the popular portable music player that played cassette tapes?
- Discoman
- Walkman
- Boombox
- Walkman
400
Which group sang “I Want to Hold Your Hand”?
- The Rolling Stones
- The Beach Boys
- The Beatles
- The Beatles
400
Who was Alzheimer’s disease named after?
- Dr. Alois
- Dr. Salk
- Dr. Alexander
- Dr. Alois
Alzheimer's disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist and neuropathologist. He discovered the disease in 1906 by studying a patient named Auguste Deter and finding unique changes in her brain tissue after she died.
400
What was a “percolator” commonly used to make?
- soda
- milkshakes
- coffee
- coffee
500
Which of these is NOT one of the four flower colors used at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s?
- Blue
- Yellow
- Pink
- Pink
500
What did the term “eight-track” refer to?
- a type of automobile
- a type of tv
- a type of music cartridge
- a type of music cartridge
An 8-track cartridge referred to an analog magnetic-tape sound recording and playback format that contained four pairs of stereo tracks, totaling eight individual tracks.
500
Which singer recorded “Coal Miner's Daughter”?
- Loretta Lynn
- Patsy Cline
- Emmylou Harris
- Loretta Lynn
500
Which of these is another type of dementia besides Alzheimer’s disease?
- Vascular Dementia
- Seasonal Dementia
- Muscular Dementia
- Vascular Dementia
The three most common types of dementia besides Alzheimer’s disease are vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
Vascular - This is the second most common form of dementia. It is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, frequently triggered by a stroke or a series of mini-strokes
Lewy Body Dementia - This type is characterized by abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain. It often causes visual hallucinations, sleep disturbances, and movement problems similar to Parkinson's disease
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) - FTD primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which handle personality, behavior, and language. Unlike Alzheimer's, it often hits people under the age of 60 and presents as dramatic personality changes rather than early memory loss.
500
What was “sock hop”?
- a type of dance
- a children's game
- a type of exercise
- a type of dance
Sock hop was an informal teenage dance party held at American schools during the 1940s and 1950s.
Sock hop in the 50s with shoes off, music on and the gym floor comes alive 💃🧦 #1950s #SockHop #Dance
Posted by Dance In A Prompt on Monday, July 6, 2026