Request Hour: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Request Hour is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. You run the radio request hour. Choose the music, say who it is for, and plan the show.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Request Hour
- Tap Play now. Request Hour 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: “Tap the music you want.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Pick a kind of music and point to who it is for.
- Medium: Choose someone and say your dedication on air.
- Harder: Plan the hour: calm, then lively, then soft. Explain your order.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Request Hour because it brings out stories, smiles and the kind of talk that makes a visit special. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy talking and sharing.
Questions
Is Request Hour easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Pick a kind of music and point to who it is for. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Plan the hour: calm, then lively, then soft. Explain your order.
Can I play Request Hour 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 Request Hour?
Request Hour 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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