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Are you racking your brain each time over what kind of activities to plan for events at care facilities? It can be surprisingly difficult to come up with ideas that male residents, in particular, will enjoy.
In this article, we present plenty of ideas that are perfect for Father’s Day activities at care facilities.
From easy-to-prepare games that get everyone laughing to heartwarming performances—the variety is abundant.
Use these tips to express everyday gratitude and help everyone enjoy a time filled with smiles!
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[Care Facility] Creating a memorable day. Father’s Day activities that get everyone excited (1–10)
Viking eventNEW!
No matter how old you are, the idea of a buffet always makes your heart dance, doesn’t it? It’s delightful to see a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes lined up and be able to eat as much of what you like as you want! So how about incorporating a buffet into your Father’s Day event? I understand there may be challenges since everyone has different preferences and dietary allowances.
However, I feel that even if the menu is close to what you usually have, simply making it a buffet will make it more enjoyable.
It might even give you a little feeling of being on a trip.
Showa-era Gambling GameNEW!
Let’s try playing games that older adults find familiar, such as Cho-han (odd-even dice), pinball, pattern matching, and target shooting.
They’re all easy to play, and you can even make DIY versions with items from 100-yen shops or recycled materials.
Even those who aren’t usually keen on regular recreation might enjoy these nostalgic games.
Have fun in individual or team matches.
The sense of novelty can help relieve boredom, and above all, bring more smiles.
Nostalgic topics may also spark more conversation among participants.
Father’s Day BarNEW!
Let’s make drinks using cocktail shakers! The setting is a bar, but we’ll have fun by giving soft drinks cocktail-style names.
Each participant will get to shake a shaker and enjoy feeling like a bartender.
Once everyone’s drinks are ready, let’s raise a toast and celebrate Father’s Day.
It’s fun to think up names, and you can tell who has experience by how they shake—so it might even be a chance to discover someone’s unexpected background!
Father’s Day QuizNEW!
How much do you all know about Father’s Day? This quiz features a variety of questions, such as when Father’s Day is held, the classic flower to give, and proverbs related to fathers.
If you’d like to enjoy a quiz on Father’s Day, why not take on the challenge together? Quizzes are a great way to have fun while training the brain, making them a perfect recreational activity for older adults.
They also offer a chance to learn things you didn’t know, so you might make some new discoveries.
Balloon Baseball GameNEW!
Swinging the bat with all your might is a great way to relieve stress! In the balloon baseball game, you place a balloon on the stand and each person gets three swings to hit the balloon forward.
If it lands in the box, you score points; if it clears the distant obstacle, it’s a home run.
You can enjoy your own strategy—go bold for a home run or steadily rack up points.
Balloons are light, so even older adults can hit them easily.
However, they don’t actually travel very far, so be mindful of where you place the box and obstacles.
Incorporate it into your event and get moving while having fun!
dagashi shopNEW!
When we were kids, going to the penny candy shop was one of life’s little joys, wasn’t it? So how about incorporating a candy-shop activity as part of a Father’s Day event? Prepare a selection of traditional sweets and enjoy some pretend play with real money exchanges.
Some people might say it’s been over a decade since they last bought dagashi, so it’s sure to be a hit.
After enjoying the make-believe candy shop, everyone can have a tasting time together! With those nostalgic treats in front of you, memories are bound to start flowing.
BBQ partyNEW!
@lavitauno What should we do for Father’s Day? After discussing it in the dining committee, we decided that this year we’ll gather the male residents and have a barbecue! Five of them joined from the cooking stage, making it an unprecedented event where the men cook and eat “men’s fare” together. A barbecue in the 4th-floor garden under the hot sun—did they enjoy it, I wonder? 😁BarbecueAll men only#Father's DaySpecial Nursing Home for the ElderlyRecruiting Care Workers
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Some of you may have fond memories of going to the river in the summer when you were young and enjoying BBQs.
With this idea, let’s relive those nostalgic days by cooking and having a BBQ together.
You can chop vegetables with a knife, grill meat, and make yakisoba or toasted marshmallows.
Just dining outdoors on a nice day can be refreshing, so please enjoy it within a comfortable range.
Let’s create new, unforgettable BBQ memories!