For seniors: Year-round ideas for wall decorations
Wall decorations that brighten up the walls of senior care facilities.
Many facilities likely include them as part of craft-based recreation.
While seasonal wall art that lets residents feel the time of year is lovely even when spending time indoors, pieces that seniors can make at their own pace—and that can be used year-round regardless of season—have their own special appeal.
So this time, we’re sharing ideas for “wall decorations you can use all year round.”
Craft recreation helps stimulate the brain by using the fingers, and it also sparks conversation with other residents, promoting communication.
Be sure to try out the ideas introduced here!
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For Seniors: Year-Round Wall Decoration Ideas (21–30)
Simple garland
It may look complicated at first glance, but here’s a garland that’s very easy to make.
Score an origami sheet and cut it into eight equal strips.
Prepare four different lengths, plus one strip that’s folded in half.
Stack the strips (except the folded-in-half one) so that the shortest is in the middle, align one end and staple it, then align and staple the other end—this will create a plump, rounded ornament.
Use the folded-in-half strip to connect the pieces.
Using translucent origami paper or double-sided patterned paper gives a beautiful finish.
Double heart hanging ornament
A glamorous and cute double-heart origami decoration.
First, divide a 15 cm square sheet of origami paper into eight vertical strips to make long, thin bands.
One double heart can be made from four bands.
Fold one band in half with the colored side facing out, and another band in half with the white side facing out.
Sandwich the colored-side-out band between two full-length bands, then place the white-side-out band on top and staple them together.
Starting from the outer parts, curl each piece inward and down, staple to secure, punch a hole, and hang with thread—and it’s done.
It’s nice that the steps are so simple!
[For Seniors] Usable All Year Round! Wall Decoration Ideas (31–40)
Botanical style with vines and tendrils
Introducing paper quilling ideas designed mainly with vines and tendrils.
Paper quilling, which beautifully expresses curves, can recreate plants like vines and creepers more realistically! The layering and combination of colors, as well as how tightly you roll the paper, can produce a wide range of expressions.
Layering and rolling strips adds volume, so if you want to create a larger piece, be sure to try this method! Enjoy a craft that lets you feel excited about how the final design will turn out.
three-dimensional star
This is a three-dimensional star decoration made by shaping origami with attention to creases and cut lines.
First, fold the origami into a triangle while keeping the creases in mind, then use scissors to cut it into a star shape.
Next, refer to the pre-made creases to refine the form, shaping it into a star that appears raised, and it’s complete.
Make a small hole at the top so you can thread a string through it.
Since only one side looks distinctly raised, it’s recommended to link several with the front side facing outward and display them on a wall.
Crane Wreath
Cranes are considered lucky symbols of longevity because they live long lives.
Many people are probably familiar with the classic way of folding them.
For this wreath, we’ll adapt the standard folding method to create eight parts and then connect them.
It will be stable if you align the inner corners and tuck them in firmly.
If you divide into groups of eight and work together, each wreath will have its own character, which should be fun.
Using washi or patterned origami paper is also recommended.
Hanging it on the wall will make the space look festive.
Animal wall decorations
These are animal wall decorations made by combining parts like eyes, mouths, and noses.
The method is very simple: just cut construction paper into small pieces and glue them onto the animal’s face and body parts.
If participants can handle scissors well, they can start from cutting the parts; if fine motor work is difficult, they can begin from gluing.
You can decide how much to prepare in advance based on the seniors’ abilities.
After making the animals, decorate the wall together with other seasonal items like insects and flowers.
Origami paper chain
Let’s brighten up the venue with a classic wall decoration: paper chain garlands! Cut origami paper into long strips, make them into loops, and connect them in a chain.
You’ve probably seen these at birthday parties.
They’re so simple to make that you can whip some up in your spare moments.
You can go all out and hang tons of them, or get creative by using the chains as lines to draw motifs like “flowers” or “the sun.” Choosing patterned paper will add even more personality!
