Oral Care
Which of these statements is true?
All people eventually lose their teeth as they age.
The biggest oral care problem for seniors is gum disease.
If you wear dentures, you no longer have to go to the dentist.
2. The biggest oral care problem for seniors is gum disease.
Which of the following statements is false?
Researchers have found that classical music universally decreases stress regardless of musical preferences.
Soft music played at dinnertime has the potential for helping dieters eat less food.
Listening to preferred music can reduce perceived pain, even in intensive care.
Listening to preferred music has been found to help patients with cancer communicate their feelings and manage their stress.
Researchers have found that classical music universally decreases stress regardless of musical preferences.
Which Jewish female comedian created the character of Baba Wawa?
Lorraine Newman
Goldie Hawn
Gilda Radner
Fran Drescher
3. Gilda Radner
Which of the following statements is true?
1. Only people 55 years and older can get dementia.
2. The aluminum found in pots and pans can cause dementia.
3. Dementia is part of normal aging.
4. You can lower your risk of developing dementia by incorporating a healthy diet, exercising, and participating in social activities.
4. You can lower your risk of developing dementia by incorporating a healthy diet, exercising, and participating in social activities.
1950s: Clint Eastwood’s breakout role was in which series?
Wagon Train
Laramie
Rawhide
3. Rawhide
The oldest active Jewish congregation in Maine is located in
Portland
Bangor
Auburn
2. Bangor
Which of these statements is true?
Dry mouth is a normal part of aging.
It is important to clean dentures thoroughly at least once a day.
Using an electric toothbrush to clean one’s teeth is never a good option.
2. It is important to clean dentures thoroughly at least once a day.
Which of the following statements is true?
“You have to be really good at math to play an instrument.”
“If you aren’t good at learning to play an instrument right away, you will never be good at it.”
“Older adults who take up musical instruments for the first time can protect their brains from age-related decline.”
“You need to start young in order to learn an instrument.”
3. “Older adults who take up musical instruments for the first time can protect their brains from age-related decline.”
Leonard Lebitsky changed his name to
Jack Carter
Leonard Cohen
Jack E. Leonard
Rodney Dangerfield
3. Jack E. Leonard
Which of the following statements is false?
1. Dementia is an umbrella term that includes over 100 diagnoses.
2. The most prevalent dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease.
3. Forgetting to pay a bill is a sure sign of a dementia diagnosis.
4. Key symptoms of frontotemporal dementia include inappropriate social behavior, apathy, impaired judgment, difficulty with speech, and compulsive actions, though memory might remain intact early on.
3. Forgetting to pay a bill is a sure sign of a dementia diagnosis.
1950s: Which actor portrayed the character of Paladin on Have Gun - Will Travel?
Richard Boone
Chuck Connors
Steve McQueen
1. Richard Boone
Which famous Jewish actress of the stage and screen was born and raised in Portland?
Debra Messing
Anna Kendrick
Linda Lavin
3. Linda Lavin
What percentage of adults have fillings?
50%
66%
84%
92%
4. 92%
Musical terms are written in which language?
Hebrew
German
Italian
French
Italian
Which statement is false about laughter?
1. Fake laughter has no health benefits.
2. Laughter may increase self-esteem.
3. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air.
4. One way to bring laughter into your life is to look for jokes online.
1. Fake laughter has no health benefits.
People diagnosed with dementia should
1. Always be isolated from small children.
2. Always eat when told to eat by their care partners rather than when they want to eat.
3. Never be given cues or instructions to perform tasks such as eating, because figuring things out for themselves is better for them.
4. Be redirected when trying to do something that will harm them. Never argue with them.
4. Be redirected when trying to do something that will harm them. Never argue with them.
1970s: What was Oscar Madison’s profession on The Odd Couple?
Detective
Accountant
Sports writer
3. Sports writer
Harold Alfond, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants, was the founder of
Dexter Shoe Company
Hannaford Supermarkets
Quoddy
1. Dexter Shoe Company
Which of the following statements is false?
If you cannot brush after a meal, chewing gum can help.
Vitamin C chewable tablets can wear down the enamel on your teeth.
Baking soda makes a good toothpaste substitute.
3. Baking soda makes a good toothpaste substitute.
Which of the following statements is false?
Playing an instrument engages almost all areas of the brain, especially the auditory, visual, and motor cortices.
Playing an instrument is even more beneficial to the brain than listening to preferred music only.
You need to purchase a top-of-the-line, expensive instrument to learn to play it properly.
3. You need to purchase a top-of-the-line, expensive instrument to learn to play it properly.
Which statement is false about laughter?
Laughter reduces blood pressure.
Laughter brings people together in social situations.
Standalone laughter cures diseases.
Research shows that laughter can sharpen your ability to remember things
C. Standalone laughter cures diseases.
When someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is in the last stages, what would be an appropriate activity to do with them?
Playing a board game, such as Scrabble or Monopoly
Cooking a meal with the care partner
Gentle touching, such as massaging the hands
Washing and drying dishes
3. Gentle touching, such as massaging the hands
1970s: Who played the part of Rhoda’s mother, Mrs. Morgenstern, on the sitcom Rhoda?
Doris Roberts
Nancy Walker
Charlotte Ray
2. Nancy Walker
Which Brat Pack member is Jewish and a native of Portland?
Ally Sheedy
Judd Nelson
Molly Ringwald
2. Judd Nelson
Which of the following statements is false?
Using your teeth as a tool to open hairpins and cut tape is not harmful to your teeth.
Drinking alcohol increases the risk of oral cancer.
Toothbrushes should be replaced every 3 months.
Using your teeth as a tool to open hairpins and cut tape is not harmful to your teeth.
Which of the following statements is false?
Treating insomnia with soft classical music rather than medication may be beneficial for many.
It is always best to learn to play an instrument naturally and not be taught by an expert or teacher.
Musical ability is developed through consistent practice and instruction. The key to becoming proficient in music isn’t talent—it’s dedication and learning.
Learning drums as a senior adult may be beneficial for brain health, coordination, and rhythm.
2. It is always best to learn to play an instrument naturally and not be taught by an expert or teacher.
According to a 1978 article in Time Magazine, what percentage of stand-up comedians were Jewish back then?
60%
70%
80%
90%
3. 80%
Which of the following statements is false regarding the use of colors with people with dementia?
Using a black toilet seat on a white toilet helps the person with dementia find the toilet.
Studies show that red plates increase food intake when used by people with dementia.
The color blue stimulates the brain.
It is important to avoid busy patterns and overly bright colors, which may confuse and upset people with dementia.
3. The color blue stimulates the brain.
1970s: Good Times was a spinoff of
Maude
The Jeffersons
Sanford and Son
1. Maude
A significant majority of Maine's Jewish households reside in Southern Maine. The percentage is around
79%
61%
84%
2. 61%