DiscoveryTalk Conversation Cards

DiscoveryTalk Conversation Cards

Here’s a great way to get people talking! Thousands of great conversations are in these cards!  Each of the 51 cards in the deck gives a fascinating fact, then poses an intriguing question. There are no right or wrong answers. The simple format encourages fun-filled conversation! Perfect for engaging conversation in small groups or one-on-one.

Example Card:   British Explorer Richard Burton could speak 40 different languages and dialects, which enabled him to explore places where Westerners could not easily travel.  Burton wrote books about his discoveries and translated “The Thousand and One Nights into English”.  Why is it important to learn other languages?

Each deck contains 51 cards. 63mm x 76mm (playing card size)

Who Will Benefit from this Activity?

Discovery Talk Conversation Cards will be most enjoyed by people in the early to moderate stages of dementia, although people in the later stages of dementia will benefit from the interaction and conversation of the activity.

If you need help choosing an appropriate activity for someone affected by dementia, click here to view our guidelines.