[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 (21–30)
Sea made of clay
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In this season when we can sense the approach of summer, wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the ocean even indoors? The idea that makes that wish come true is “An Ocean Made with Clay.” Using soft, fluffy clay, you can freely shape starfish, crabs, waves, and more for this wall decoration.
Its charm lies in spending unhurried time while moving your fingertips.
As you create, conversations naturally unfold—memories like “a beach trip from years ago” or “collecting shells with the kids”—leading to reminiscence therapy.
Once finished, hang your work on the wall and a little seaside scene will spread through the room, soothing everyone who sees it.
It’s a warm and enjoyable summer recreation that can also stimulate cognitive function.
Summer ocean wreath using 100-yen store materials
The “Summer Ocean Wreath,” made by sprinkling in charming items you can find at 100-yen shops, is a delightful craft that’s perfect for older adults, too.
Try arranging colorful materials—like life rings, sailboats, tetrapods, and artificial hydrangeas—however your heart desires.
Using a hot glue gun will secure them firmly in place, making it simple and approachable.
As the three-dimensional pieces come together, a cool, summery atmosphere spreads across the wall.
It’s a gentle seasonal decoration that brightens your mood just by looking at it.
[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Ideas (31–40)
Stylish sunflower hat
We’d like to introduce an idea for making a “stylish sunflower hat” using a paper cup, three colors of construction paper, and paper tape.
Use the paper cup as the flower’s center, shape the petals with the colored paper, and add delicate accents with the paper tape.
The result is a refined, three-dimensional sunflower that is simple yet not over-decorated.
You can choose where to display it to add a summery brightness and glamour, and the easy steps make it approachable.
It’s a gentle recreational activity that lets you enjoy the season while working with your hands.
Beetles and stag beetles
There are probably some seniors who went out with their children in the summer to catch rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles.
Some of you may have even kept them at home with your family.
Let’s try making rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles that bring back those summer memories.
If you craft them in three dimensions with construction paper, they’ll look quite realistic.
There are websites that offer templates for 3D builds, so why not give them a try? In addition to being a great idea for wall decorations, making them as gifts for your grandchildren would likely be a hit, too.
A fish with colorful scales
“Colorful Scaled Fish” is a three-dimensional summer wall decoration you can enjoy making with origami and construction paper.
Shape the fish’s body from construction paper, then cut origami or colored paper into circles, fold each one in half, and attach them one by one while keeping them slightly open to form the scales.
This simple touch makes the scales softly lift, creating a lifelike, three-dimensional effect as if it were a real fish.
Choosing a rainbow of scales is fun in itself and may spark reminiscing—“I saw a fish this color at the sea once”—and other memories.
It also works well as a reminiscence activity that revisits summers of the past, and the handwork offers great stimulation for the brain.
A school of completed fish swimming across the wall is sure to brighten the hearts of all who see it.
Summer sea with a porcupinefish, jellyfish, and starfish
Let’s make a porcupinefish, jellyfish, and starfish for wall decorations to create an ocean ambiance in the facility.
The porcupinefish, known for the prickly spines on its body, can be made by cutting slits into construction paper at an angle.
Accordion-fold the construction paper to capture the jellyfish’s swaying movement.
You can create a three-dimensional look for the starfish by making creases from the center out to each point of the star.
With a few simple techniques, you can create pieces that highlight the characteristics of sea creatures.
The process should also be enjoyable for older adults, as they can watch the sea creatures gradually take shape.
Mini uchiwa with marble-painted patterns
We’d like to introduce a summer-themed craft for seniors: “Mini Fans with Marble-Painted Patterns.” On postcard-sized drawing paper, roll marbles dipped in paint to create free-form designs.
Once dry, cut the paper into the shape of a fan.
Split a craft band to make the ribs for a sturdy finish.
All materials are easy to find and preparation is simple.
Participants can enjoy the excitement of seeing what patterns emerge by chance—“I wonder what design it will become?”—and the finished piece is fun to display or use.
It’s a recommended summer wall-display project that combines a refreshing feel with the joy of creating.