Free activity · Assisted living, memory care & adult day
Finish the Saying for Seniors 💬
A free word game for seniors: the TV shows the start of a familiar saying, like "An apple a day…", with a picture, and the group finishes it from three choices. Well-known phrases are often remembered long after other details, so this game gives quick, confident wins and lots of laughter.
📺 Try it free on the TV🖨️ Print large-print sheet
Question 1 of 10
An apple a day…
A. …keeps the doctor awayB. …makes you strongC. …is good to eatHow to run it
- Open the TV version on your activity-room TV or a laptop plugged in with HDMI, and press Full screen.
- Read the question aloud twice. Let everyone call out an answer. There is no timer.
- Press Reveal answer (or the right-arrow key). Then ask the Talk about it prompt and let the conversation run.
- Hand out the printable for residents who prefer paper, or for one-to-one visits.
Works any time of year. A great 15-minute warm-up before a longer activity.
Answers & conversation promptsFor the activity leader
1. A. …keeps the doctor away · Talk about it: Did your mother have a favorite saying?
2. B. …catches the worm · Talk about it: Are you a morning person or a night owl?
3. C. …before they hatch · Talk about it: Did you ever keep chickens or animals?
Free sample from Joy Time · seniorjoytime.omgs.app · For engagement and enjoyment, not medical advice.
Questions activity directors ask
How do I play finish the saying on the activity-room TV?
Open the "Play on TV" link on any smart TV browser, a laptop connected by HDMI, or a casting device, then press Full screen. Read each question aloud, let the group call out answers, then press Reveal. No account or download is needed.
How long does this finish the saying game take?
About 20–30 minutes for a group with 10 questions, longer if residents enjoy the conversation prompts after each answer.
Is it suitable for people living with dementia?
It is designed to be gentle: three large choices, no timers, no scores, and a reminiscence prompt after each answer so there is no wrong way to join in. Adapt the pace to your group, and skip any question that does not suit.
Is there a printable version with answers?
Yes. This page prints as a large-print question sheet, with the answers and conversation prompts on a separate page. Use your browser's Print or Save as PDF.
Is it free?
Yes. The show and printable are free with no sign-up. You can optionally get a new show by email every Monday.
More free big-screen games
2. The early bird…○ A. …sings the song○ B. …catches the worm○ C. …flies away
3. Don't count your chickens…○ A. …in the rain○ B. …on Sunday○ C. …before they hatch