Hand Me Downs Talk: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Hand Me Downs Talk is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Share stories of clothes, toys and treasures passed from one person to the next.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Hand Me Downs Talk
- Tap Play now. Hand Me Downs 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.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
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
Hand Me Downs Talk is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy talking and sharing.
Questions
Is Hand Me Downs 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 Hand Me Downs 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 Hand Me Downs Talk?
Hand Me Downs 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.
More Talk and Remember
- Museum Visits TalkPick a card and share memories of museums, exhibits and the treasures you have seen.
- Fashion and Hairstyles TalkPick a card and share memories of the clothes, hats and hairstyles of your younger days.
- Clothes and Fashion TalkPick a card and share memories of clothes, hats and fashion through the years.
- Family Recipes TalkTalk about the dishes, cooks and kitchen secrets passed down in your family.
- Library Card TalkShare stories of quiet reading rooms, due dates and favorite librarians.
- Puzzles and Crosswords TalkShare stories of jigsaw puzzles on the table, crossword clues and favorite brain teasers.