[For Seniors] Fun Autumn Activities: Recreation Games
We’d like to introduce autumn-themed activities and recreation games for seniors.
Autumn brings pleasant weather that makes you want to go out.
It’s great if you can just decide, “Alright, let’s go!” and head out, but some people find it difficult to go out as they’d like.
So in this article, we’ll introduce enjoyable recreation games you can play indoors.
There are plenty of crafts and team-competition games that are useful in settings like day service centers, so please make good use of them.
Let’s play and feel the autumn season!
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[For Seniors] Fun Autumn Activities: Recreation Games (111–120)
mummy man
If you want to try a full-on costume, how about going for a mummy? It’s a very simple costume, but since you have to wrap white bandages or cloth all around, it’s surprisingly one of the more demanding ones.
If you’re using cloth, using pieces with slightly frayed edges will make it look more authentic.
Adding fake blood can make it scarier, too.
If dressing your whole body feels like a bit much, just doing your face is fine.
Enjoy the costume, but be careful not to cover your nose or mouth, and don’t wrap it too tightly.
[For Seniors] Fun Autumn Activities: Recreation Games (121–130)
The world goes wah-ha-ha!
A song with a gentle vibe that expresses a smile with the whole body—perfect for a Halloween setting where you convey fun through your entire being.
Since the content involves moving your body broadly to a calm rhythm, you can feel the song’s comical world with your whole body.
The lyrics that depict smiles and playful expressions are also key to conveying joy, and if you consciously focus on your facial expressions, the sense of fun will be emphasized even more.
If squats are difficult, doing the moves while seated is also recommended.
Focus on your arms and move your whole body with intention.
Tonight is Halloween night
This piece portrays the lively atmosphere of a fun party held on Halloween night with a light, buoyant feel.
It centers on a steady, gentle rhythm that encourages step movements, making it a good workout for the lower body.
Another highlight is the energetic arm swings inspired by ghostly motions; relaxing your arms as you swing can also help promote circulation.
With its unhurried tempo and simple choreography, it’s something even people who aren’t confident at dancing can enjoy moving to.
prisoner
You might think, “A prisoner costume?” but it’s actually a classic and super easy option! When you think of prisoners, you think of striped clothing.
So just wearing a striped top and bottom completes the costume.
If you want to go the extra mile, try adding fake blood and other touches.
If you don’t mind makeup, zombie-style makeup is also recommended.
Looking a bit dirty rather than perfectly clean makes it more convincing, so try using clothes you don’t mind messing up for the costume.
Treasure Hunt Game
October 4 is designated as Lost-and-Found Day.
So here’s an idea I’d love to recommend: a treasure hunt game.
There are many ways to run a treasure hunt, but this time I’ll introduce an idea you can do while staying seated.
First, prepare some paper cups.
Turn them upside down and place the treasure items underneath.
You can also put slips of paper with questions or prompts for actions in addition to the treasures to make it more exciting.
Try coming up with ideas that add a nice thrill!
Shooting game
This is a game inspired by the shooting booths you see at festivals and amusement parks.
Players hold ping-pong balls taken from a basket and try to knock down lined-up figurines and paper cups.
It can also be a lively event where participants compete to see how many items they can topple within a time limit.
It’s a good idea to prepare various types of balls—not only ping-pong balls, but also beanbags and rubber balls.
It’s a game you can enjoy while seated, just by moving your arms.
Why not try organizing an activity that brings a touch of nostalgia?
Pear custard tart
When it comes to autumn flavors, apples come to mind, but this recipe using pears—Pear Custard Tart—is also highly recommended.
Start by making the custard cream.
Add sugar to the eggs and mix, then sift in cake flour and mix again.
Add milk and stir, then heat in a 600W microwave for 2 minutes.
Take it out, stir lightly, and heat for another 1 minute.
Repeat this twice to thicken.
Cover the surface with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
Next, thinly slice the pears and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Add sugar and lemon juice, mix, and microwave at 600W for 3 minutes.
Let it cool slightly, then chill in the refrigerator as well.
Finally, fill the tart crust with the custard cream, arrange the well-drained pears on top, and it’s ready! Since all the heating is done in the microwave, it’s safe and convenient for older adults too.