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

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
Worked as a certified care worker for 17 years.Nanaka
I’ve been working as a certified care worker for 17 years. I’m Nanaka, a caregiving web writer. I decided to pursue this profession because I wanted a job that would help people. Having worked in day care for many years, I’ve experienced a wide variety of recreational activities. Exercise set to music, in particular, always created a cheerful atmosphere and was very well received. I’d be delighted to continue delivering writing that resonates with readers through caregiving-related articles. Thank you for your support.

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 (11–20) That Help Prevent Dementia

Ehomaki Game

[Setsubun Recreation] [Day Service] [Day Service Recreation] Ehomaki Setsubun Recreation Ehomaki Rolling Game

Ehomaki Game

Let’s turn the ehomaki we eat on Setsubun into a game.

Ehomaki are filled with lots of ingredients, right? On top of paper “nori” and “rice,” place ingredients made from long, thin strips of construction paper or fabric.

The key is to prepare colors that look like real ehomaki fillings, such as red and green.

Then, using both hands, roll it up as if you were making a real sushi roll.

When it’s finished, face the lucky direction for that year and take a big bite.

This idea of making ehomaki from paper or fabric seems like something older adults would also enjoy.

It’s a perfect game to do in February.

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Milk Carton Stacking Game

Here’s a super easy activity you can do with a milk carton! Guaranteed laughs—this one’s a hit! The Stacking Game! #DayService #ActivitiesForSeniors #Elderly #Seniors #Recreation #Rehabilitation #shorts

Milk Carton Stacking Game

Introducing a milk carton stacking game you can enjoy with just a little preparation.

All you need are milk cartons.

Cut the cartons into many ring-shaped slices a few centimeters wide.

Stack the square-ring pieces as high as you can without letting them fall.

You can start with a “Ready, go!” or simply stack at your own pace—both are fun.

Deciding where to hold each piece, how to place it, and adjusting while watching the balance engages upper-limb movement as well as thinking and judgment, making it great brain training.

It’s easy to prepare and enjoyable with any number of players, from a small group to a larger one, which is part of its appeal.

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butterfly

[Craft Idea] Butterfly Paper Crafts (April/May Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Day Service) (Early Childhood/Edutainment) (DIY) (Origami) (Easy) (Decorating on Poster Board)

butterfly

Here’s an easy “butterfly” craft you can prepare quickly with just a few simple steps.

First, prepare three sheets of origami paper: two for the wings and one for the body.

On the two sheets for the wings, draw lines freely with colored pencils.

This will make the finished piece much more vibrant.

After drawing the lines, fold the origami paper into an accordion, then fold it into a V shape.

Next, cut the remaining sheet into the shape of a butterfly’s body.

Attach the wings to the body symmetrically, and you’re done.

If you make butterflies in various colors and display them, they can become a fantastical wall decoration.

Because this craft uses fine motor skills, it also provides good stimulation for the brain and is recommended as a recreational activity in senior facilities.

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Super Ball Relay

Super Ball Relay #dayservice #recreation #dayservicerecreation #rec #teamwork #Miyazaki #Nichinan

Super Ball Relay

Introducing the Super Ball Relay, a game that can be enjoyed by small groups to large gatherings.

All you need are paper cups and super balls.

Participants sit in a circle or around a table, each holding a paper cup.

Place a super ball in the first person’s cup, then pass the ball to the next person using the cups.

The goal is to pass it all the way to the last person.

Predicting the ball’s movement and tilting the cup accordingly, as well as figuring out how to receive the super ball, provides great stimulation for the brain.

You can also vary the fun by racing for speed or increasing the number of super balls.

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Ball fishing game

[Kamo Day Service Ai] Recreation / Ball Fishing Game

Ball fishing game

Let me introduce a game that lets you practice fine motor skills while having fun.

It’s a game where you use a stick to pick up rubber balls.

The tip of the stick is fitted with the sticky side of tape, so the rubber balls attach to it.

It gets even more exciting as a two-player competitive game for older adults.

You’ll grip the stick and move your arms and hands a lot.

The person who picks up more balls than their opponent wins.

It can be played while seated, and with a bit of ingenuity, people who have difficulty moving their bodies freely can also participate.

Please use this as a reference and enjoy a fun time.

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Brain-training finger play

[Test Your Frontal Lobe] Brain Training for the Frontal Lobe That Seems Easy but Is Difficult

Brain-training finger play

Here’s a no-prep recreation activity: a finger-play brain exercise.

It’s simple to do! First, hold your hands up with your palms facing you and make fists.

Open only the thumb on your right hand and only the pinky on your left hand.

Next, switch: open the pinky on your right hand and the thumb on your left hand.

Keep repeating this.

It sounds easy, but it’s surprisingly hard.

Try doing it to a rhythm—one, two, one, two—and you might find yourself laughing at how tricky it is.

But don’t worry.

The goal isn’t to do it perfectly; performing two different movements at the same time stimulates your brain, so just trying it provides a brain-training effect.

With practice, you’ll get the hang of it and feel a sense of achievement.

Give it a try!

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[For seniors] Recommended for day-service centers: Handicraft activities that help prevent dementia (21–30)

No-knit yarn coaster

No-knit yarn coaster / No knitting. Wool coaster

No-knit yarn coaster

This coaster is made by weaving with a piece of cardboard that has slits cut into it.

Since you don’t use tools like crochet hooks, it’s easy to enjoy even if you’ve never knitted or aren’t good at it.

First, wrap yarn around the cardboard by inserting it into the slits.

Then, pass yarn alternately over and under the wrapped strands at a right angle, and tie a knot at the trimmed end to tighten it—that’s it.

It’s appealing for its simple, large-movement steps and the soft look of the finished piece.

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