Conversation Cards for Seniors, 60 Back in My Day Debate Prompts & Hosting Guide, Printable PDF

Sixty this-or-that prompts for friendly arguments: manual or automatic, drive-in or indoor theater, percolator or instant coffee. There are no right answers; the cards are a way into opinions and stories. Includes a hosting script.

Help residents share their opinions and the stories behind them. Manual vs. automatic. Drive-in vs. indoor theater. Percolator vs. instant coffee. There are no right answers to remember—just everyday experiences to talk about.

Less planning. more conversation.

• Have an activity ready when you need one. Print, cut, and choose your prompts—no questions to write.
• Give residents an easy starting point. Familiar topics about cars, phones, work, food, television, shopping, and more invite opinions and personal stories.
• Let people contribute without a trivia test. Participants can share a preference or an experience instead of trying to recall a correct answer.
• Know what to say next. The included hosting script gives you language for opening the conversation and drawing out the group.
• Feel better prepared for the room. Practical tips help you respond to silences, dominant speakers, and one-sided discussions.
• Choose what fits today's group. Select prompts around your residents' interests and use different cards across sessions.

What you receive

• 60 printable debate prompt cards, arranged four per page with borders for cutting
• A complete hosting script
• Tips for managing dominant speakers, silences, and one-sided discussions
• One 20-page PDF in US Letter size (8.5 × 11 inches)
• A single-facility license

Designed for groups of 4–20 residents in assisted living and senior day programs, and for family council events. For memory care, select lighter prompts appropriate to the individuals participating.

How to use it

1. Download the PDF.
2. Print at 100% scale on US Letter paper and cut along the card borders.
3. Choose suitable prompts and review the hosting guide.
4. Read a card aloud, invite opinions, and use the guide to encourage the stories behind each answer.

Digital delivery

Instant digital download: one PDF file. No physical cards will be mailed.

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License

Single-facility license. Print and use in one senior living facility, adult day program, or care practice.

Bundle information

This kit is also included in the Senior Group Activity Bundle with nine other kits. If you already own that bundle, you do not need to purchase this kit separately.