Old Wives Tales #1 - True or False?
Old wives tales are widely held traditional beliefs that are now thought to be unscientific or incorrect. Nevertheless, many old wives tales have been scientifically proven to be true! Can you guess which ones?
1.
Cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis
2.
Chicken soup makes you better
3.
The Sharper the Blast, the Sooner 'Tis Past
4.
Food with mayonnaise spoils faster
5.
The full moon causes strange behavior
6.
Chewing gum stays in your stomach for seven years
7.
Cutting nails at night summons ghosts
8.
Eat vegetables while pregnant and the baby will love them later
9.
Fish is brain food
10.
Heartburn while pregnant means the baby will have lots of hair!
11.
If you cross your eyes they may get stuck
12.
A glass of warm milk makes you sleepy
13.
Hydrogen Peroxide treats colds
14.
Sitting on a cold wall gives you piles
15.
Eating bread crusts makes your hair curl
16.
Drink at least eight glasses of water a day
17.
After eating, wait one hour before swimming
18.
Eating lots of carrots turns the skin orange
19.
Red sky at night, shepherd's delight
20.
Counting sheep helps you fall asleep
Can't wait to try this with my residents. Thank you for sharing.
I am an activities co-ordinator , I find most of my residents love a quiz and can spark off lots of conversations and reminiscing chats amongst the residents which leads to a lot of fun , thank you for posting all your quiz,s
My residents and I had so much fun with this wonderful activity! Thank you so much
Thank you so much for your feedback Evelyn!
A very good quiz. The questions are aimed at exactly the right age and were thoroughly enjoyed by my mother.
Thanks for your feedback Robert
Are the slideshows downloadable? What if there isn't internet available in the place you want to use the slideshow?
Hi Jennifer!
Interesting question, currently, once the slideshow has loaded in your web browser, you no longer need an internet connection to use it.
So that means you could open the slideshow on a laptop at home, then take it to work and connect it to a TV via a HDMI cable, and then go through the slideshow that way.
It's not ideal, and most work places have WiFi these days, but it is an option.
We are also looking into a downloadable version but don't have an ETA on that just yet.
I hope that helps! :)
Love this! I can't wait to see the image slideshow! Thank you!!
Thanks so much for your feedbacl Valerie!
Love this site thank you x
Thank you so much for your feedback Pauline!
My memory care residents love this! Thanks for the Great ideas you provide.
Thank you Andrea!
I love the Golden Carers website. I find many different activities to do with my residents. The residents really enjoy the activities.
Thank you
Thank you so much for your feedback Jannet
The next installment is available here:
https://www.goldencarers.com/old-wives-tales-2---true-or-false/6555/
Thanks for all your feedback!
The residents really loved this, Is there any more coming?
I love the Golden Carers web site as I get some great ideas, such a great resource!
Thank you, Cate, for the feedback. We really appreciate it.
I like true and false quizzes because even those with the dementia can say true or false
Those who are higher functioning can give you an explanation
I am new and I am having fun with the new ideas and presentations.
Thanks so much for your feedback Doreen and welcome to the community!
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE QUIZZES OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY THEM SO MUCH
Thanks so much for your feedback Robyn!
Thanks so much for your feedback Mandy!
I work in a nursing home and the residents love to take part in a quiz, it's very rewarding to see them taking part and having some fun.
Regards
Mandy