Old Wives Tales #1 - True or False?

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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?

#	Question	Answer Answer All
1.	Cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis	Answer False - There is no evidence that cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis.
2.	Chicken soup makes you better	Answer True - Scientists have found that chicken soup reduces inflammation by slowing down white blood cell activity responsible for inflammation.
3.	The Sharper the Blast, the Sooner 'Tis Past	Answer True - When a storm builds rapidly, it is stronger and faster then when it builds gradually.
4.	Food with mayonnaise spoils faster	Answer False - On the contrary, it prevents spoilage because of its acidity levels.
5.	The full moon causes strange behavior	Answer True - For some people - several studies have proven that there are more emergencies on nights with a full moon.
6.	Chewing gum stays in your stomach for seven years	Answer False - Our digestive system gets rid of it pretty fast.
7.	Cutting nails at night summons ghosts	Answer False - Nonsense!
8.	Eat vegetables while pregnant and the baby will love them later	Answer True - What the mother eats is likely to influence the baby's inclinations in the future.
9.	Fish is brain food	Answer True - A study in 1914 linked a weekly consumption of baked and broiled fish with "larger gray matter in the brain contributing to better memory".
10.	Heartburn while pregnant means the baby will have lots of hair!	Answer True - There is evidence proving it is true: 82% of women with severe heartburn had babies with lots of hair!
11.	If you cross your eyes they may get stuck	Answer False - Nonsense!
12.	A glass of warm milk makes you sleepy	Answer True - Milk contains an amino acid that when released produces serenity-boosting feelings.
13.	Hydrogen Peroxide treats colds	Answer True - In 1928 German doctor Richard Simmons, M.D. hypothesized that cold and flu viruses commonly enter through the ear canal and hydrogen peroxide could kill the virus. A few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in each ear; wait until the bubble noises subside (5 to 10 minutes), drain onto tissue and repeat with the other ear. (Mercola.com)
14.	Sitting on a cold wall gives you piles	Answer False - A chilly bottom does not cause piles!
15.	Eating bread crusts makes your hair curl	Answer False - But eating crusts is good for you! The crusts are generally the most nutritious part!
16.	Drink at least eight glasses of water a day	Answer False - Hydrating the body can be achieved with most liquids; tea, coffee, juices.
17.	After eating, wait one hour before swimming	Answer False - There are no documented cases of drowning from swimming after a meal.
18.	Eating lots of carrots turns the skin orange	Answer True - Excess of beta-carotene stored under the skin, can cause skin discoloration.
19.	Red sky at night, shepherd's delight	Answer True - It means the sun has a high concentration of dust, indicating stable weather.
20.	Counting sheep helps you fall asleep	Answer True - Visualisation and mental imagery can indeed assist you to nod off.

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Sylvia Garcia 27th Nov 2023

Can't wait to try this with my residents. Thank you for sharing.

Grace 11th Jul 2023 Activity And Events Co-ordinator

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

Evelyn 23rd Jul 2022 Activity Director

My residents and I had so much fun with this wonderful activity! Thank you so much

Talita 29th Jul 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback Evelyn!

Robert 20th Apr 2021 Carer

A very good quiz. The questions are aimed at exactly the right age and were thoroughly enjoyed by my mother.

Talita 26th Apr 2021

Thanks for your feedback Robert

Jennifer 12th Mar 2021 Activity Director

Are the slideshows downloadable? What if there isn't internet available in the place you want to use the slideshow?

Maurice 12th Mar 2021

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! :)

Valerie 12th Mar 2021 Life Enrichment Manager

Love this! I can't wait to see the image slideshow! Thank you!!

Talita 15th Mar 2021

Thanks so much for your feedbacl Valerie!

Pauline 22nd Oct 2020 Activities Coordinator

Love this site thank you x

Talita 25th Oct 2020

Thank you so much for your feedback Pauline!

Andrea 14th Aug 2020 Director Of Memory Care

My memory care residents love this! Thanks for the Great ideas you provide.

Talita 15th Aug 2020

Thank you Andrea!

Jannet 14th Aug 2020 Recreation

I love the Golden Carers website. I find many different activities to do with my residents. The residents really enjoy the activities.
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Talita 15th Aug 2020

Thank you so much for your feedback Jannet

Talita 13th Aug 2020

The next installment is available here:
https://www.goldencarers.com/old-wives-tales-2---true-or-false/6555/

Thanks for all your feedback!

Sue 5th Aug 2020 Activities Co-ordinator

The residents really loved this, Is there any more coming?

Cate 5th Feb 2020 Diversional Therapist

I love the Golden Carers web site as I get some great ideas, such a great resource!

Susan 6th Feb 2020 Activity Director

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

Solange 6th Feb 2020 Diversional Therapist

Thank you, Cate, for the feedback. We really appreciate it.

Doreen 22nd Jun 2019 Life Enrichment

I am new and I am having fun with the new ideas and presentations.

Talita 24th Jun 2019

Thanks so much for your feedback Doreen and welcome to the community!

ROBYN 10th Apr 2019 LIFESTYLE ASST

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE QUIZZES OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY THEM SO MUCH

Talita 15th Apr 2019

Thanks so much for your feedback Robyn!

Talita 8th Apr 2019

Thanks so much for your feedback Mandy!

MS MANDY BENNETT 6th Apr 2019

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

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Old Wives Tales #1 - True or False?