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[For Seniors] Recreations to Experience in August

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At day service centers and other senior facilities, staff are always thinking up recreational activities that elderly participants will enjoy.

We recommend seasonal activities that help stimulate both mind and body.

In this article, we’ll introduce recreational ideas that are perfect for August!

Speaking of August, Japan is full of unique seasonal events like festivals and Obon!

We’ve gathered many activities inspired by the classic sights and sounds of summer.

There are also refreshing ideas you can only experience during the summer, so please use them as a reference.

[For Seniors] Recreations to Experience in August (21–30)

[Fill-in-the-blank Karaoke] Summer Memories

[Care Recreation] Summer Memories (Brain Training for Seniors) Fill-in-the-Blank Karaoke

[Fill-in-the-blank Karaoke] Summer Memories

Many people like singing and karaoke.

For those people in particular, here’s a recommended karaoke fill-in-the-blanks challenge.

You’re shown lyrics with only parts written out in front of you, and you sing along using them as hints.

It’s important to imagine the song’s world and what the full lyrics might be, so your creativity and memory are put to the test.

Reaching the correct answer matters, of course, but this quiz really highlights the act of instantly retrieving memories in sync with the music.

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Pseudo stained glass

Angel Land Fukui: Let's Make a Faux Stained Glass

Pseudo stained glass

Let’s make a cool and refreshing faux stained glass.

Real stained glass uses glass, but for our faux version we’ll use aluminum foil and a photo frame.

First, draw your favorite picture in color on the transparent film of the photo frame.

On the backing board side of the frame, spread out a piece of crumpled aluminum foil and attach it.

Place your drawing on the backing, fit everything into the frame, and you’ll have a sparkling, beautiful piece that looks like stained glass! The aluminum foil creates that shimmering stained-glass vibe.

Try drawing a summery picture and give it a go!

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[For Seniors] Recreational Activities to Experience in August (31–40)

Flappy butterfly

Today's activity at Day Service Asumiru!

Flappy butterfly

Did you know that August 8 is Butterfly Day? They say it was chosen because the number 8, when turned sideways, looks like a butterfly.

So let’s make some fluttering butterflies and have fun! We’ll twist lightweight paper, like calligraphy paper, into butterfly shapes.

Then place a ring in the center and flap them with a fan to guide the butterflies into the ring.

The team that gets the most butterflies into the ring within the time limit wins.

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Awa Odori Exercise

Awa Odori Exercise: Rehabilitation Edition

Awa Odori Exercise

Let’s all try the Awa Odori Exercise, an adapted version of Awa Odori! There are many exercises you can do while seated, and this one can be done either sitting or standing.

You can also stretch your legs while seated.

Plus, it incorporates many of the distinctive hand movements of Awa Odori.

Let’s enjoy a festive mood together!

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August Quiz

[For Senior Care Facilities · Brain Training] August starts today!!! Let’s power through the heat!!! Brain training with an August quiz 🌞 We appreciate your support this month as well!!!

August Quiz

How about spending your summer indoor time giving your brain a workout with quizzes? Here’s a collection of quizzes themed around August.

It’s packed with questions about flowers, foods, and events related to August that older adults can enjoy! Quizzes are great because anyone can take part, and you can have fun while seated.

You can enjoy the quizzes we’ve introduced, or it might be fun to create your own original set of questions.

Let’s enjoy quizzes while feeling the season of summer and deepen our knowledge of August.

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Snack Activity: Sky-Blue Jelly

[Super Easy] Fun Snack Activity #BlueSkyJelly #DayCare #OutpatientRehab #ElderCare #Seniors

Snack Activity: Sky-Blue Jelly

If you’re unsure what to make for an August snack activity, why not try this “Blue Sky Jelly”? It’s easy: just mix, set, and layer in a container! Make the blue jelly with dissolved gelatin, soda, and blue syrup.

For the white jelly, mix gelatin, milk, and undiluted lactic acid drink.

After mixing the ingredients, chill them in the refrigerator.

Once the jellies are set, layer them alternately in a container to create a sky effect.

Finish with vanilla ice cream and a cherry on top if you like.

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shaved ice making

Looks just like the real thing!? Perfect for summer! Fluffy shaved ice 🍧☁️ #preschoolcrafts #nurseryteacher #teachingideas #traineenurseryteacher #teacherlife #cotton #paint #easycraft #shavedice #summer

shaved ice making

Here’s a very simple craft idea for shaved ice.

Prepare a paper cup, cotton, paint, and crayons.

First, use a crayon to write the character for “ice” (氷) and draw wave patterns on the paper cup.

Stuff the cup with cotton, then add color with paint to represent syrup—that’s it! By changing the paint colors, you can make shaved ice with different syrups.

If you make a few and display them along a wall, they’ll make lovely decorations for a festival event.

Give it a try!

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