Then and Now: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Then and Now is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Match each old thing with the new thing that does the same job.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Then and Now
- Tap Play now. Then and Now 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 an old thing on the left.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 3 pairs.
- Medium: 5 pairs.
- Harder: 7 pairs.
Why people enjoy it
Then and Now is a lovely activity for a visit, a family dinner or a group in an activity room. It asks for a little sharing your own stories, and nothing more. Each level adds a little more, so the game grows with you.
Questions
Is Then and Now easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 3 pairs. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 7 pairs.
Can I play Then and Now 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 Then and Now?
Then and Now 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
- What Does It Mean?Pick the meaning of an old saying. Then share a time it was true.
- Saying MatchJoin the two halves of each old saying.
- Who Am I?Read the clues one at a time. Guess the everyday thing.
- Twenty QuestionsI am thinking of a thing. Ask yes or no questions to find it.
- My Favorite ThingsPick your favorites and make your own card.
- Small KindnessesSome neighbors on the street need a hand. Tap a neighbor and pick the kind thing to do.