[For Seniors] Fun Even Without Sight! Recreation Ideas

Telephone game

Telephone game! Super difficult but fun. #dayservice #careworker #elderly #welfare #OtaWard #dementiaprevention #dementia #braintraining #occupationaltherapist #physicaltherapist #therapist #nurse #nursingcare

This is a game where you pass a given word along to the next person in order, aiming to convey the original word accurately all the way to the end.

Because how people hear things can vary, make sure to pronounce clearly while also focusing closely on the sounds when you listen.

The goal is accurate transmission, but even if mistakes happen, it’s fun to analyze how the message drifted.

It’s also recommended to add twists to the prompts, such as deliberately choosing words that are easy to confuse with others or giving them unusual endings.

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Music recreation: Kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs)

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How about a music activity that uses popular songs from a nostalgic era for older adults? For example, classics like karaoke with familiar old songs—often a staple of music activities—or simple exercise set to music could work well.

Karaoke isn’t about singing every lyric and pitch perfectly.

Even people with visual impairments often remember the lyrics or melody of songs they love, at least roughly.

Because karaoke emphasizes singing along rather than perfection, it’s something many can join in.

You can also enjoy simple movements to the music, like marching in place or patting your thighs with your hands.

This kind of recreation can help relieve stress, too, so please give it a try.

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folding umbrella

Today's activity at Day Service Asumiru

A folding umbrella is something everyone knows, yet it’s surprisingly rare to actually see one up close.

With its smooth feel combined with hints of metal and plastic, you may find yourself wondering, “What is this?” Because most people don’t often touch it in its folded state, those who weren’t office workers in their younger days might struggle to come up with the answer.

If no one knows, the host can ask the group questions like, “Have you ever used one?” or “When did you use it?” to involve everyone and make it more enjoyable.

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Daruma

[Elderly Care] Senior Recreation! “What’s in the Box?” and “Pull Without Dropping”

Daruma, known as lucky charms, are mostly made of wood and all have a smooth feel, don’t they? Among many objects that might come to mind with that same smooth texture, let’s guide people to arrive at “daruma” through how we give hints.

After they notice its unique shape—a dent within an overall round form—you can combine it with clues like “a red good-luck charm” to help them guess the answer.

Words like “draw the eyes,” “election,” and “tumble” might also serve as useful hints.

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beanbags

The kind you often see on variety shows #shorts

Beanbags used in various games can feel subtly different depending on the fabric and the filling.

How about testing whether you can accurately identify them under such varying conditions? Because it’s something we casually use, you might find yourself picturing it but unable to recall its name.

It’s also fun to mix beanbags of different weights and textures on purpose, so the differences in feel make people hesitate over their answers.

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battery

Bunkyū Movie! (What's inside the box?)

Batteries, which are used to power various tools, come in different shapes depending on the type of tool, right? This is about whether you can accurately identify those many types of batteries by touch alone.

The difficulty will likely vary a lot depending on whether you choose commonly seen batteries as the theme or pick ones that are rarely used.

It might also work to arrange various kinds of batteries inside a box so that the broad answer of “a battery” can be reached.

The large number of types serves both as a hint and as a source of confusion.

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fruit

What's inside the box?

Because fruit is sometimes sold as cut pieces and people tend to focus on flavor, we may not pay much attention to appearance or how it feels to the touch.

But can we tell what fruit it is just from the sensation of touching it? Since the texture varies greatly by type of fruit, the choice of which ones to use will likely affect both the accuracy rate and the reactions.

Most fruits basically feel smooth, so to introduce contrast, adding something like pineapple is recommended.

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