[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 (81–90)
Simple goldfish
Though origami goldfish may sound difficult, this version is relatively easy to make.
To briefly explain the steps: start by folding a kabuto (samurai helmet), which is a popular and commonly folded model, and stop partway through.
Turn it sideways and squash-fold it.
Make a small cut where the fins will be, then reverse-fold that section to finish.
Try using colors that resemble real goldfish, like red, orange, or black.
It’s also fun to let them “swim” on blue construction paper, or cut strips of origami to make algae and stick them on a glass window for a cool, refreshing look.
boat
How about making a cool-looking origami boat that’s perfect for summer? All you need is a sheet of origami paper, round stickers for the windows, a pen, glue, and scissors.
Choosing cool colors like blue or celadon will suit the summer vibe.
You can add the round-sticker windows, or cut thin strips from the edges of the origami paper to create stripes for a breezy feel.
Cutting out and attaching parts like an anchor is also a nice touch.
It would look lovely to mount it on a background that suggests a seaside scene.
Give it a try!
wind chime
Why not make a summer staple—the wind chime—out of origami and feel a touch of coolness with your eyes? Fold a round body and attach a dangling strip, and you’ll get a gentle look as if it’s swaying in the breeze.
Using translucent colors or patterned origami gives it a cool, seasonal appearance.
The simple steps are enjoyable even for seniors, and using the fingertips can naturally offer a rehabilitative effect.
Display them on a wall or by a window to create a space that quietly evokes the charm of summer.
It’s also appealing that you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.
Give it a try!
Blot painting with aluminum foil
Here’s an introduction to a bleeding/flow painting technique that makes you feel cooler just by looking at it.
Usually, you brush water onto drawing paper and then touch it with a paint-loaded brush, right? This time, we’ll use aluminum foil.
Color on the aluminum foil with water-based markers.
Spray water over the colored area, focusing on the center; two to three sprays are enough.
Place drawing paper—on which you’ve already sketched sea creatures—on top of the foil.
Hold the paper down with your hand, then lift it to see the water-based marker bleed and tint the paper.
Once your bleeding painting is done, cut out the shapes with scissors and hang them on blue raffia (suzuran) tape to create an underwater atmosphere indoors.
Older adults are likely to enjoy the ocean world you’ve made inside.
Fireworks on a scratchboard
Scratchboards reveal the white base or various colors when you scrape away the black surface.
Let’s use a scratchboard to create fireworks, a classic symbol of summer.
If you use a scratchboard with a multicolored base, the result will be beautiful.
Each time you scrape, different colors appear, making the process enjoyable.
Because you scrape with tools like bamboo pens, there’s little risk of injury, so older adults can participate safely.
In addition to fireworks, try creating cityscapes with beautiful night views.
With a lovely wall display of fireworks, older adults are sure to feel the spirit of summer.
uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
Why not make “uchiwa” fans—a hallmark of summer—out of origami to brighten up your calendar? Using cute patterned origami or layering summer-themed designs like morning glories and goldfish will give your fan a stylish finish.
Drawing summery motifs such as goldfish or fireworks also creates a cool, refreshing look.
Even just scattering and pasting them onto an existing calendar will complete a summer scene full of seasonal charm.
Since it’s easy to make, it’s also recommended as a recreational activity at senior care facilities.
Give it a try!
[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Ideas (91–100)
yukata (summer cotton kimono)
Let’s make a yukata and an obi out of origami—perfect for July festivals.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper to make the yukata.
Make firm creases as you fold.
The key is to puff it out slightly as you fold so the top and bottom of the yukata connect smoothly.
Carefully make each crease one at a time.
For the obi, men should fold a long, narrow strip of origami paper as if tying it; women should fold it into a ribbon shape.
Adjust the proportions of the yukata and obi as you craft them.
Using patterned origami paper is recommended for a summery look.
