[Elderly Care] Summary of Ideas and Recreational Activities Linked to August Events

Goldfish scooping

Goldfish Scooping School: Tips for Goldfish Scooping from the Head Instructor (Horizontal Version)

Summer is captured in the graceful red shapes gliding through the water.

Try incorporating a goldfish scooping game into recreational activities at a care facility.

You might think handling live animals makes preparation difficult, but depending on the region, there are companies that rent out goldfish, large plastic tubs, scoops (poi), and more as a set.

If your budget allows, that’s one option to consider.

Of course, you can prepare everything yourself, and if caring for the goldfish afterward would be difficult, you can adapt the activity into a super ball scooping game instead.

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Lantern making

How to make a paper lantern that even kids can do super easily in 5 minutes! Great for Obon, events, and more! [From 100-yen shop]

How about making some lanterns that gently light up the night with a soft glow? When that gentle light catches your eye, summer nights can feel cooler.

All you need to do is stick your favorite colored origami paper onto a disposable plastic cup and place an LED candle light inside.

You can get the materials at a 100-yen shop, and the steps are simple—you could finish one today if you feel like it! You can also use colored film instead of origami paper on the cup.

Another technique is to crumple the material on purpose to add texture and create shadows.

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fireworks festival

[4K] Japan’s Most Moving! 29th Akagawa Fireworks Festival 2019 “A Hundred Flowers in Full Bloom” — The Overlapping Stories of Each Person in the Night Sky (shot on BMPCC4K)

How about enjoying a summertime tradition: a fireworks festival? The huge blooms that blossom across the night sky are a sight everyone looks forward to during the hot season.

If there’s a local fireworks show, it’s great to go attend; or you can make your own small festival by using available space, like the parking lot of a care facility.

Another option is to skip the big set-piece fireworks and savor the refined charm of sparklers.

The glittering showers of light will become an unforgettable memory.

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radio calisthenics

Radio Calisthenics No. 1: From the stretching exercise in standing and sitting positions to deep breathing

When it’s hot, it’s hard to find the motivation to exercise, right? But if you don’t move at all, you might lose even more stamina to get through the summer.

So let’s all do some Radio Taiso together! You can do it anytime, but first thing in the morning, right after you wake up, is recommended.

If you search on YouTube or other video sites, you’ll find lots of different Radio Taiso videos.

You could try switching it up—upper body focus today, lower body focus tomorrow—to keep things fresh and avoid getting bored!

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Ghost Story Gathering

[Scariest] Jam-Packed Ghost Story Event [Shuhei Shimada, Gandhi Yokosuka]

For those who love to chat, a ghost-story gathering is something you should definitely try.

Let’s forget the summer heat with spine-chilling tales.

Personal experiences or made-up stories—anything goes.

If you’re into it, a “rakugo ghost-story session” could be an option too.

To set the mood, keep the venue a bit dim.

That said, some people aren’t good with scary stuff, so be sure to check in advance.

Paying attention to outfits—like wearing yukata—can also help create the right atmosphere.

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Bon Odori (Bon dance)

Tanko Bushi – With Guide [Let’s All Dance! Bon Odori]

Have you ever felt a little restless at night when you hear festival music drifting from afar? Since it’s August, why not enjoy a Bon Odori dance together with everyone? As you move your body to the beat of the drums and flutes, you’ll find smiles appearing naturally.

You can dance the familiar style from your local area, or use the many Bon Odori choreography videos posted on YouTube from all over Japan as a reference.

You could even ask participants for song requests and create an original choreography—just an idea.

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Making wind chimes

Summer Decorations: Handcrafted Wind Chimes — Second edition made with small, cute paper cups! How about making an unbreakable summer tradition by covering them with your favorite origami paper? [Tsukuru Mon]

Its figure swaying in the breeze helps you forget the summer heat.

How about trying to make a wind chime using a paper cup? Cover the side of a paper cup—with the bottom cut out—with origami in your favorite pattern, then make several vertical slits to give it a lantern-like shape.

Create the chime part with thread, beads, and a strip of paper, and let it hang down from the center of the main body to finish.

Have all the participants make one and decorate them all around the facility! It will instantly create a summery atmosphere.

Plus, as a craft activity, it’s good exercise for the fingers.

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