Thanksgiving
What do the pumpkins cure according to the old wives' tale?
Freckles
What can you do to help prevent a fall?
A. Avoid rushing B. Regular vision checks C. Nothing can be done D. Both A &
D) Both A & B
What fast food restaurant is credited with introducing the first modern-day drive-thru window?
Wendy’s
Love love me do.....you know I ____ you
Love
Is garlic bread an Italian invention?
No, it is American
What is the best place in the turkey to put the thermometer?
Thigh
TRUE OR FALSE? Physical activity has been
shown to be effective in reducing an individual’s
risk for a fall.
True : Physical activity also: • Improves balance • Helps you sleep better • Reduces the fear of falling • Improves mood • Keeps your lungs and heart healthy • Improves memory and attention
What fast food restaurant introduced a popular advertising campaign in 1997 that featured a talking chihuahua?
Taco Bell
There were Bells, on the hill. But I never ____ them ringing...
Heard
What is the literal meaning of the Italian word Linguine?
Little tongues
What is done to the cranberries to check if they are ready to be harvested?
They are bounced
True or False. Regular exercise can help you maintain your balance, flexibility and strength as you age.
True : Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of falls and prevent injury. Although we naturally lose muscle mass and flexibility as we age, regular exercise and being active for at least 150 minutes a week can help maintain what we have and prevent further loss.
What fast food restaurant boasts that you can “Have it your way”?
Burger King
Michelle, my belle
These are ___ that go together well
My Michelle
words
In Italian cooking, what are capers?
Flower Buds
What is the name of the harvest goddess?
Demeter
What can you do at night to improve your vision and prevent a fall? A. Use a night light B. Carry a flash light C. Keep a light on D. All of the above
D. All of the above : Proper vision is important to help prevent a fall, especially at night. Always plan ahead to make sure that you have a source of light for evening hours.
How many herbs and spices make up the secret blend used on Colonel Harland Sanders’ fried chicken recipe?
11
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of_______
Let it be
wisdom
What shape is the pasta called chiocciole?
Shell
Which is the first country that made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Canada
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults (True or False?)
True : Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of all injuries requiring hospitalization, with almost 30% of all older adults experiencing 1 or more falls each year.
What is the most used flavor enhancer in fast foods?
MSG
There are places I'll remember All my life though some have changed Some forever not for_______
better
What is the primary ingredient of pesto?
Basil