Hold That Thought: A Memory Game for Seniors
Memory Games
Hold That Thought is a looking and remembering game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Keep a word in mind while you do a small number task. Then say what the word was.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Hold That Thought
- Tap Play now. Hold That Thought 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: “Remember this word.”
- 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: 1 word, then pick the bigger number.
- Medium: 2 words, then one easy sum.
- Harder: 3 words, then two sums.
Why people enjoy it
Hold That Thought is calm and steady, the kind of game that keeps you pleasantly busy for a while. It asks for a little holding on to what you just saw, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Hold That Thought easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 1 word, then pick the bigger number. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 3 words, then two sums.
Can I play Hold That Thought 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 Hold That Thought?
Hold That Thought is one of 1,000+ 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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