The Old Neighborhood Talk: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
The Old Neighborhood 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 the streets, shops and neighbors where you grew up.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play The Old Neighborhood Talk
- Tap Play now. The Old Neighborhood 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.
- 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
People enjoy The Old Neighborhood Talk 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 The Old Neighborhood 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 The Old Neighborhood 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 The Old Neighborhood Talk?
The Old Neighborhood 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
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- Hometown Weather TalkPick a card and share memories of the weather where you grew up.
- Family Roots TalkPick a card and share stories about where your family comes from.
- Pets We Have Loved TalkPick a card and share stories about dogs, cats, birds and every pet in between.
- Market Day TalkPick a card and share memories of markets, shops and shopping days.