[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Idea Collection
August is still in the height of the heat.
Many quintessential summer events, such as fireworks festivals, beach outings, and summer fairs, are held during this time.
We’d love for older adults—who often find it difficult to go out—to feel the season as well.
So this time, we’re sharing ideas for August wall decorations.
Seeing summer-themed decorations inside the facility may evoke memories, such as time spent with family in the past, and could serve as a form of reminiscence therapy.
Some older adults lead days with few changes and may find it hard to sense the seasons.
By feeling summer through seasonal decorations and recalling enjoyable events and activities from the past, it may help improve quality of life.
Try brightening up your facility with wall decorations that evoke the image of summer.
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[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Ideas (61–70)
goldfish ornament
Here’s an idea for a summer take-home craft to make at day services: “Goldfish Decorations.” Shaping goldfish from red or orange tissue paper is great for finger movement and rehabilitation.
Place the finished pieces in clear wrapping bags and use blue or light blue cellophane to represent water for a cool, seasonal look.
Display them by a window to let the light create a summery atmosphere—your families will love them.
It’s a fun, soothing project.
Give it a try!
swim ring
We get more chances to go to the pool or the beach in summer, don’t we? Watching people bob around in the water with floaties under the blazing sun makes you feel cool just looking at them.
So let’s make a swim ring out of origami.
The size of the ring will change depending on the size of the paper you use.
If you make it in a larger size, you can even create a base for a wreath shaped like a swim ring.
Make the parts of the ring using both the colored side and the white side of the paper.
Some parts require fine folds, but since you’ll be making several identical pieces, it becomes easy once you learn the steps.
Insert the parts into each other to complete the swim ring.
If you add origami animals or children to the ring, it will turn out super cute.
ghost
Here’s an introduction to a ghost origami that makes that hot, tingly feeling go “whoosh.” It’s a design of a ghost in a white sheet, with both hands held forward.
You can use the white side of any origami paper even if the paper itself isn’t white.
Of course, folding it with papers of different colors can also make for a fun piece.
After folding, draw in the eyes and mouth.
This is where the individuality of older adults really shines through.
The finished ghosts can be glued onto a wreath or hung as parts of a garland.
Ghost origami is sure to be a hit for Halloween in October.
pinwheel
On hot summer days, there are things that make you feel cool, aren’t there? The sound of wind chimes, sprinkling water, and tokoroten jelly are just a few.
A pinwheel might be one of those cool-feeling items too, don’t you think? A pinwheel that spins in a light summer breeze or with a gentle puff of air—watching it whirl around somehow makes you feel cooler and more at ease.
Cut slits in four places on a piece of origami paper and fold the corners toward the center.
The key is to bring the corners to the center without making creases—more like folding them over gently.
Fix the pinwheel with a toothpick and attach it to a straw to finish.
It’s the kind of craft that might even bring back memories for older adults of playing with pinwheels when they were young.
lantern
In summer, festivals are held, and some senior care facilities host summer festivals as well.
Many older adults enjoy spending time with games and recreational activities featured at these events.
Here is an introduction to making paper lanterns with origami so seniors can feel the fun of summer festivals.
You can make one with a single sheet of origami paper, and the steps aren’t too complicated, so it’s an easy project to try.
Why not make them with papers in various colors? Arrange and display a rainbow of lanterns.
Lanterns that evoke summer festivals can help older adults feel the cheerful atmosphere of the season.
happi (traditional Japanese festival coat)
In August, many facilities probably hold summer festivals, don’t they? Here’s an origami happi coat that’s perfect for indoor summer festival decorations and August wall displays.
You’ll fold it using a single sheet of origami paper.
Some steps are a bit complex, but the finished result looks just like a real happi.
Please try folding it with support from those around you, tailored to the needs of older adults.
On the back of the finished happi, write the character for “festival” (祭) with a black pen, or write it on white paper and paste it on.
That will make it look even more authentic.
crab
Here’s an introduction to crab origami that evokes the feeling of the summer sea.
Many older adults may have gone to the beach with family or friends during summer vacation.
This crab origami is sure to bring back those happy memories.
When you think of crabs, you think of their claws—these claws are made from a single sheet of origami paper together with the body.
Many people imagine crabs as red, but don’t feel limited to red; try making them with orange or blue origami paper as well.
With the variety of colors and patterns available in origami paper, you can create uniquely expressive pieces.