Senior Facts
On Their "Terms"
Senior Activities
Riddles
What in the World?
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 ages/golden era/golden agers?
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?
100
The hardest natural substance in the world.
What is diamond?
200
The oldest woman according to Guinness World Records lived in France. How old was she when she passed in 1997?
What is 122 years old. Her name was Jeanne Louise Calment
200
This term for seniors is the most respected and preferred term in social settings?
What is "Elders"?
200
How much activity should seniors do every day? This includes walking, exercise, and any physical game.
What is 2 hours a day (recommended in 10-30 min intervals)?
200
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?
200
The smallest country in the world.
What is Vatican City?
300
Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocals. How old was he when he invented them?
A) 60 B) 65 C) 70 D) 75
What is 70?
300
This term is no longer used as it implies being worn out.
What is "Geriatric"?
300
What is the most popular brain game for seniors over the age of 60?
What is Bingo?
300
No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I?
What is a Calendar?
300
The capital of Spain.
What is Madrid?
400
According to the New York times, after retirement what do most retirees become involved in or take up a new career in?
What is Inventors?
400
This term for seniors is actually a phrase referring to being closer to the "end of the trail"
What is "over the hill"?
400
This is the most common instrument played by seniors.
What is a Piano?
400
What kind of running means walking?
What is Running out of Gas?
400
Smallest continent by land area.
What is Australia?
500
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.
500
What term refers to seniors and their funds after retirement?
What is "Pensioner"?
500
Bridge 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?
500
What has many rings but no fingers?
What is a Telephone?
500
Ancient city built into the cliffs of Jordan.
What is Petra?