Lives of Consequence That Were Cut Short (Letter Jumble memory game) - Unscramble letters to complete the names of famous individuals whose lives ended violently, and then turn the page to discover those who survived an attempt (and in some cases, multiple attempts) on their life.

Features of Lives of Consequence That Were Cut Short

• 2 pages of victims of violence
• large print for easy reading
• moderately easy to complete for history buffs
• can be completed individually, but also worth giving it a 'shot' with a group!
• suitable for seniors with no cognitive decline or (with a bit of support) with mild dementia
• answer key is included

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Friends at the Top (Word Mash-Up memory game) - Complete the names of U.S. presidents and Canadian prime-ministers who served their countries at the same time, and then rearrange some of the letters to reveal something both countries hold in common.

Features of Friends at the Top

• 2 pages of presidents and prime-ministers
• bold graphics; large print for easy completion
• moderately difficult to complete; although it may be a snap for those more closely attuned to political history!
• can be completed individually, but would benefit from the collective knowledge of a group
• suitable for seniors with no cognitive decline or (with a bit of support) with mild dementia
• answer key is included

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