Aging Gracefully
Finish the Christmas Carol Line
Common Idioms
What is Hospice?
1960's Pop Culture
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The age at which an individual is considered a senior citizen.

What is "65 years"?

100

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle....

What is "all the way"?

100

The idiom used when you are ready to go to bed.

What is "hit the hay"?

100

What is hospice?

Hospice is defined as supportive care that focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less if their disease runs its normal course, as certified by a physician.

An interdisciplinary team of compassionate clinicians work together to treat patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual well-being as they near the end of life.

100

The iconic blonde actress, and rumored lover of President Kennedy, who was found dead in her bedroom August 5, 1962. (Initials are M and M)

Who is Marilyn Monroe?

200

Staying active, especially by exercising with weights, can help prevent the loss of this.

What is "muscle"?

200

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

What is "everywhere you go"?

200

This idiom is used to wish someone good luck.

What is "break a leg"?
200
Who pays for hospice care at home?

Hospice care costs are covered by the Medicare hospice benefit, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.

200

The year the festival "Woodstock" took place.

What is 1969?

300

An older adult should aim for this many minutes of moderate activity per week.

What is "150 minutes"?

300

Oh the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful...

What is "& since we've no place to go, let it snow let it snow let it snow"?

300

This idiom is used to tell someone to slow down.

What is "hold your horses"?

300

When should someone look into Hospice & how do you qualify?

If you’re unsure about when you should consider hospice care, here are the most common signs:

  • Your doctor has told you they believe your life expectancy is six months or less.
  • Your health is worsening rapidly.
  • You don’t feel like eating or drinking.
  • The number of hours you’re sleeping has increased.
  • There have been noticeable behavior changes.
  • You’re having trouble with self-care activities.
  • Caretakers and loved ones are overwhelmed.

While qualifying for hospice care depends on the type of healthcare coverage you have, most options follow the same basic criteria, with Medicare being the most utilized option. Patients must meet the following Medicare hospice eligibility criteria:

  • Your doctor certifies that you have a terminal illness, with six months or less to live if the disease runs its normal course.
  • You’re ready to stop treatments to cure your illness and instead focus on treatments that improve your comfort and quality of life.
  • Your hospice provider is Medicare-approved.
300

This famous band arrived from England in 1964.

Who are "The Beatles"?

400

An older adult should aim for this many minutes of vigorous activity per week.

What is "75 minutes"?

400

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too

What is "Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you"?

400

This idiom is used to describe something very common to find or obtain.

What is "a dime a dozen"?

400

The 4 types of hospice care.

What is routine home care, continuous home care, general inpatient care and respite care?

400

This 60's artist was famous for his renderings of everyday objects.

Who is "Andy Warhol"?

500

Types of activities you should be doing weekly if 65 and older.

What is "aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and balance activities".

500

Rockin' around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop....

What is "mistletoe hung where you can see, every couple tries to stop"?

500

This idiom is used when you are being very cautious.

What is "walking on eggshells"?

500

The first hospice in the US opened in...

What is "1974".

500

The famous boxer who won an Olympic medal under the name of Cassius Clay.

Who is "Muhammad Ali"?