Garden and Yard Talk: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Garden and Yard Talk is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Pick a card and share stories about vegetable patches, flower beds and time spent outdoors at home.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Garden and Yard Talk
- Tap Play now. Garden and Yard Talk opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Pick a card. Any one will do.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 12 cards. Short, light questions first.
- Medium: 14 cards. Tell a little story.
- Harder: 16 cards. Deeper questions to talk over.
Why people enjoy it
Garden and Yard Talk is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. It is all about talking and sharing, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Garden and Yard Talk easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 12 cards. Short, light questions first. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 16 cards. Deeper questions to talk over.
Can I play Garden and Yard Talk on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Garden and Yard Talk?
Garden and Yard Talk is one of 2,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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