Aged Care Trivia DVDs
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A quiz DVD aged care activity resource compiled by an experienced trivia presenter. Each disc runs approximately 30 minutes with around 30 questions covering sport, geography, history, and general knowledge — suitable for independent viewing or facilitated group sessions.
These trivia DVDs are a quiz DVD aged care resource compiled by a working trivia night presenter, with questions and content chosen to suit the knowledge base of older Australians. Available as a final clearance of Trivia DVDs 7, 8, and 9.
How it can be used
Load the disc and let the group watch independently on a large screen, or pause between questions to lead a more structured session. There is no voiceover — the group leader reads each question aloud, which allows for repetition and pacing as needed. A 20-second countdown clock follows each question before the answer appears on screen.
Each disc includes the following:
- Video clips — classic movies, old-time songs, and world events
- Audio clips — mystery voices, musical groups, and TV themes
- Image-based questions covering sport, geography, history, and general knowledge
- True/false and multiple choice question formats
- Occasional humorous slides included throughout
- Approximately 30 questions per disc, with each disc running around 30 minutes
- Lounge group viewing: Load the disc on a large screen TV and let residents watch and answer at their own pace without staff facilitation beyond starting the DVD.
- Facilitated quiz session: Pause after each question, read it aloud, and invite verbal answers before resuming the countdown — useful for smaller groups where discussion is encouraged.
- Team competition: Divide the group into two or three teams, assign a scorekeeper, and tally correct answers across the disc for a light competitive format.
- Pairs activity: Seat residents in pairs and have them discuss and agree on an answer before the timer runs out — encourages conversation without requiring full-group management.
- Reminiscence prompt: Use the video and audio clips as conversation starters after the answer is revealed, particularly for clips featuring familiar songs, films, or historical events.
- Format: DVD (plays in standard DVD player)
- Discs available: Trivia DVD 7, Trivia DVD 8, Trivia DVD 9 (sold as final clearance — limited stock)
- Running time: Approximately 30 minutes per disc
- Questions per disc: Approximately 30
- Question formats: Multiple choice, true/false, video clip, audio clip, and image-based questions
- Answer display: On-screen answer revealed after a 20-second countdown clock
- Voiceover: None — questions are read aloud by the group leader