[For Seniors] Liven Up Cherry-Blossom Viewing! Fun Games and Recreational Activities

A game where you make parody versions of the song Tulips

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This activity involves taking the lyrics of Tulips, a classic spring children’s song, dividing them into blocks by character count, and then changing the words in each block.

Which part each person is responsible for is determined by a game using a target marked with numbers, and from there, participants come up with words that match the specified character count.

As long as the number matches, any words are acceptable; however, if you have everyone think of words with a spring theme, it should help them focus more deeply on the language.

Once all the blocks are filled, everyone sings the new lyrics together and checks whether the sound and flow feel pleasant.

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High touch rec

Can't stop laughing lol! A high-five recreation that gets everyone excited [Senior brain-training exercise]

A high five is when two people clap each other’s hands, often when greeting brightly or feeling happy.

Let’s turn this high five into a recreation activity that seniors can enjoy.

Have everyone sit in a circle on chairs and high-five the person next to them.

Try high-fiving with just one hand, or flip the hands over to change the palm orientation as you go.

Make the seated circle smaller so people can reach to tap someone’s hand, or do double high fives with both hands.

Thinking about who has a free hand and counting to ten while high-fiving can also help train the brain.

It’s an activity that may spark conversations with people who don’t usually talk and broaden communication.

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Pikagoro

Senior recreation—guaranteed big laughs! Pikagoro lets you enjoy fun brain training. #RecreationForSeniors #BrainTraining #Easy #Fun #Entertaining

As we age, it’s said that handling multiple tasks at the same time becomes more difficult.

Using both the mind and body has brain-training benefits, and if you move your body while thinking, you can expect even greater brain activation.

This time, I’ll introduce the Pika-Goro game.

Have the older adults sit facing each other, each holding two sticks.

The caller says “pika-pika” or “goro-goro.” On the cue “dokan,” the older adults should both grip the sticks and raise them.

Once everyone gets used to it, calling out “pika-pika” or “goro-goro” several times and then feinting can make it even more exciting.

Plastic Bottle Bowling

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Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, bowling was hugely popular in Japan.

It’s said there were more than 3,500 bowling alleys nationwide, and bowling TV programs were very well received.

Let’s enjoy a bowling game that’s sure to spark nostalgic conversation.

Line up several plastic bottles on a table and have older adults roll a ball at them.

Since it’s a seated bowling activity, it’s suitable for people who have difficulty standing or who use wheelchairs.

With calls like “So close!” and “Strike!” the room is sure to take on a warm, friendly atmosphere.

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Brain-training recreation with a ball

[Elderly Recreation] Brain Training and Activities You Can Do in a Circle [Preventive Care]

It’s a game where everyone sits on chairs to form a circle and passes balls to the next person.

The balls differ in color and shape, and only the specified ball is passed along.

The tricky parts are judging whether you’re holding the specified ball and being able to stop the previously specified ball.

The speed at which the balls are passed is also important—when it increases, people feel rushed, and the brain-training element of identifying the balls becomes even stronger.

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Ball Wrapping Game

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Let me introduce a “ball winding” game where you use your wrists and fingertips to reel the ball in faster than your opponent.

Tie a piece of tape to a basket and stretch it out; wrap the other end of the tape around a stick.

Once you place a ball on top of the basket, you’re ready to go.

At the starting signal, use your hands to twist the stick and pull the basket toward you.

If the ball falls off, you incur a penalty and can’t move, so be careful not to drop it while trying to pull the basket in faster than your opponent.

Because it uses both hands, it can also be used as a fun functional training activity.

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Mountain Cup

[★UF Rec] #32 “Mountain Cup” – Senior Recreation: Let’s Get Excited with a Golf Game!

Some of you may have played golf back when you were working at a company.

Let us introduce the Mountain Cup, an activity that can bring back those memories.

As the name suggests, the course is shaped like a mountain.

Place a basket in the center, and lay plastic or cardboard boards—on which a ball can roll—over the top.

Make a hole in the center of the board, and roll the ball as you would in golf to get it into the central hole.

It’s easier to enjoy indoors than ground golf or gateball.

It’s likely to be fun for many older adults.

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