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For seniors: Recommended for day services. Hands-on activities that help prevent dementia.

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As we age, our muscle strength declines, making fine, hands-on tasks more difficult.

Because the nerves in our hands are connected to the brain, it’s said that moving our hands can help prevent dementia.

In this article, we introduce hands-on recreational activities for day service programs that train both the fingers and the brain.

With a focus on craft-based activities and finger-use games, they also help improve concentration.

Craft activities let participants enjoy the fun of creating, too.

There are many ideas to choose from, so try starting with the hands-on activities you’re most interested in.

[For Seniors] Recommended for Day Service: Hands-on Activities for Dementia Prevention (101–110)

Making a mini basket

[Super Easy] Mini Basket Made from a Milk Carton #dayservice #daycare #dayrehab #nursingcare #elderly #craft

Making a mini basket

This is about making a small storage basket using a milk carton.

You open the carton, attach wrapping paper to it, and then assemble it into the shape of a basket.

The way you crease the folds changes depending on the basket shape you want, so having a clear image of the finished product and working accurately are important.

It’s also fun that you can freely customize elements like the wrapping paper design and adding lace.

Aim for your ideal basket and assemble it carefully.

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Recommended for recreation! Tong catch

A cooperative game where everyone wins and everyone loses together♪ A first board game you can play from age 2 #earlylearning #educationaltoys #learningthroughplay #athomeplay #kids

Recommended for recreation! Tong catch

It’s a game where you skillfully use tongs to move ping-pong balls from a box in front of you to a basket at hand.

If you play it as a head-to-head match facing your opponent, it encourages not only precise tong control but also speed.

It might also be good to vary the shape and size of the tongs, creating a pattern where players think about how much force to apply as they move.

Because the task of moving the balls is so simple, it’s easy to tweak the tools you use.

Try coming up with variations that focus on the body parts you want to train and the way you apply force.

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Temari making

Make it by wrapping yarn! Adorably round “Easy Temari” / [OT’s Let’s Make It! Vol. 9] (Recreation/Crafts)

Temari making

This is about making a cute temari ball characterized by a soft look using yarn.

First, crumple newspaper or other paper into a ball, then secure it with tape to form a sphere.

Next, wrap rubber bands around the sphere as guides, and wind yarn along those guides.

A key point for a beautiful result is to wrap the yarn firmly so the paper base doesn’t show.

Combining multiple colors, rather than using just one, enhances the temari’s feel, so choosing the yarn is important.

Since the craft involves winding yarn, it’s an activity that naturally focuses attention on coordinated hand movements.

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origami

[Origami] How to fold a very well-spinning top | DIY Paper Craft Spinning Top you can play with

origami

Origami, which involves creating shapes by folding paper, draws attention to delicate finger movements through actions like making fine creases.

Depending on the task, the steps can become quite detailed, so it also helps develop focus at the same time.

With classic models, some people may end up folding by feel alone, so it’s a good idea to prepare a variety of assignments to encourage mindful attention to each step.

Projects that can be enjoyed even after completion—like a top that spins well—can also prompt learners to think about adjustments, such as how to make it spin more easily.

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Flower keychain

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Flower keychain

Let’s weave the yarn threaded through the keychain part and shape it into a flower.

Using not only yarn but also thicker materials like colored cords is recommended, as they offer different design possibilities and make your hands easier to see while working.

It’s a simple process: layer yarn of a different color over the yarn threaded through the part’s hole and braid it while paying attention to the order.

Be particular about your choices of colors and materials and how you layer them, and create your own unique design.

The way you tighten the layered yarn will also change the overall look, so it could be fun to try various patterns.

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