Long Ago or Today: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Long Ago or Today is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Sort things into long ago or today. Then talk about them.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Long Ago or Today
- Tap Play now. Long Ago or Today 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: “Is this from long ago or today? Tap a side.”
- 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: 4 things.
- Medium: 6 things.
- Harder: 10 things.
Why people enjoy it
Long Ago or Today is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. It is all about sharing your own stories, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Long Ago or Today easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 things. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 10 things.
Can I play Long Ago or Today 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 Long Ago or Today?
Long Ago or Today 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.
More Talk and Remember
- Two KitchensA kitchen from long ago and a kitchen of today. Find what changed, then talk about it.
- Long Ago This MonthRead true stories from long ago on this month and nearby months. Then talk about them.
- Name GameTap the first letter of your name. Find names from long ago and talk about them.
- Sort the MailPut each letter in the right pigeonhole by its house number. Then talk about mail days.
- Back PorchSit on a porch at dusk. Tap things to hear soft sounds. Then talk.
- Swap TableSwap things with the neighbors at the table. Then talk about trading and gifts.