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

Daruma making

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This is a simple craft where you make a Daruma mascot using paper clay.

A fun point is that everyone can express their individuality by freely deciding the design.

The step of rolling the paper clay is important—it draws attention to the two-handed rolling motion and how to apply pressure.

After that, just paint the dried paper clay and you’re done.

Since you’ll be adding designs to a small sphere, focus on delicate finger movements and concentration to complete your own unique Daruma.

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kappamaki

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A puzzle where you fit counters (ohajiki) into a frame

[Solo, non-crowded recreation] Supervised by a Recreation Care Worker! Simple indoor handmade game video for seniors: “A puzzle game where you fit marbles (ohajiki) into frames drawn in a notebook.”

Group recreation where everyone gets lively together is fun, but taking time to think carefully and enjoy things at your own pace is important too.

This time, we’re introducing a finger dexterity puzzle using ohajiki (small glass game pieces).

Preparation is very simple: get some paper and ohajiki.

Draw circles on the paper about the same size as the ohajiki, and place the pieces around them.

Using your index finger, try to push the ohajiki into the circles.

You can change how it feels a lot by drawing circles slightly larger or smaller than the ohajiki and making a rule that they only count if they fit exactly, or by trying fingers other than the index finger.

Because it also engages spatial awareness, it serves as brain training.

It’s also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.

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Ping-Pong Ball Cup-In Game

Day service recreation: ping-pong ball cup-in indoor game

Here’s an easy, fun table game.

Place paper or plastic cups on a table.

Then have the older adults who are seated try to get a ping-pong ball into the cups.

They can throw the ball or bounce it—either is fine.

It’s also nice to think about different ways to get the ball into the cup and approach it like a game.

Grasping the ping-pong ball may help train finger strength as well.

It’s a simple game, but it’s delightful when the ball lands in a cup, and it can be refreshing, too.

Please give it a try!

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A jigsaw puzzle on a cup noodle lid

[Engaging Simple Indoor Recreation Ideas for Seniors] A “7-Piece Handmade Jigsaw Puzzle Game” Using Cup Noodle Lids Cut with Scissors

Exciting! Here’s an idea for a jigsaw puzzle using instant cup noodle lids.

The designs on cup noodles vary a lot from product to product, right? This is a DIY puzzle that lets you enjoy those differences.

You’ll need seven cup noodle lids, scissors, a ruler, a pen, and so on.

To make it, simply divide each lid into four pieces.

It’s simple, but when you try playing, it’s surprisingly challenging and can take time to complete.

Laminating the pieces is also a nice touch.

PET bottle cap puzzle

[Indoor Recreation for Seniors] Using Bottle Caps for 'Picture, Fruit, and Alphabet Puzzles'

Let’s make use of scrap materials! Here’s an idea for a PET bottle cap puzzle.

Some people might think gathering materials for a puzzle is difficult, but this time, let’s make one with items you have at home.

You’ll need an empty box, PET bottle caps, a permanent marker, and a ruler.

Draw a grid on the empty box, then write the same characters both inside the grid squares and on the bottle caps—and you’re done! It’s simple and easy to make, so it’s a highly recommended idea!

A puzzle made of cardboard with 3 to 4 layers

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Let’s make a bento box! Here’s an idea for a 3–4 layer puzzle made from cardboard.

Most puzzles usually end up being just 1 or 2 layers, right? This time, let’s stack cardboard to create a 3–4 layer puzzle.

You’ll need materials like cardboard, construction paper, glue, a utility knife, and a permanent marker.

It sounds fun to think about what side dishes to put in the bento as you make it.

Try incorporating cute ideas with a touch of humor!

Origami Tangram

[Playable Origami] Everything you need in one! Complete set of Origami Tangram (Puzzle) folding instructions / by Otto☆

Seven pieces in total! Here are some origami tangram ideas.

Let’s make and play with colorful, pop-looking tangrams.

A tangram is a puzzle where you use seven pieces that divide a square to create various shapes.

This time, let’s make one with origami.

You’ll need seven 15 cm square sheets of origami paper and four 7.5 cm square sheets.

We provide clear, careful instructions for folding each part, so follow along and give it a try.