20 Questions General Trivia for Seniors

General knowledge Trivia has been very popular in aged care so Memory Lane Therapy have put together another great basic list of fun questions for you to enjoy with seniors!

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Quiz Benefits for Seniors

Engaging in quizzes can be a delightful activity for seniors in aged care, offering both mental stimulation and social connection. Here’s why:

• Sharpens the Mind: Quizzes act like a mental workout, challenging memory and recall. This helps keep cognitive skills sharp and may even delay age-related decline.
• Boosts Mood: Answering questions correctly triggers the release of dopamine, a feel-good chemical in the brain. This can elevate mood and promote a sense of accomplishment.
• Connects People: Quizzes can be done individually or in groups, fostering conversation and friendly competition. This social interaction helps combat loneliness and isolation, common concerns for seniors in aged care.
• Sparks Joy: Recalling trivia or learning new facts can be genuinely enjoyable. Quizzes provide a lighthearted and stimulating activity that brings a sense of fun and laughter.

Answer the 20 Questions General Trivia for Seniors Now!

1. Produced from chickens?  (A) Eggs

2. Back and forth to and?  (A) Fro

3. To last forever?  (A) Eternal

4. A female sibling?  (A) Sister

5. A tradesman’s vehicle?  (A) Ute

6. Parton country singer?  (A) Dolly

7. A rodent?  (A) Rat

8. Another name for an Australian crayfish?  (A) Lobster

9. To have a few matching pieces makes a ?  (A) Set

10. A small bathroom off a bedroom?  (A) ensuite

Continuation:

11. A group of women that help the bride?  (A) Bridesmaids

12. A Mexican hat?  (A) Sombrero

13. Another name for a couch starting with S ?  (A) Sofa

14. Grain storage building or tanks starting with S ?  (A) Silo

15. Wet dirt?  (A) Mud

16. To quarrel is to?  (A) Argue

17. To trade something is to?  (A) Swap

18. To make loud noise while sleeping?  (A) Snore

19. To hide something starting with C ?  (A) Conceal

20.  A Jewelled small crown worn on the head?  (A) Tiara