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

Beanbag Tower

Senior recreation! Everyone’s hooked! Beanbag tower!! #shorts #seniorRecreation #dayService #recreation #heartwarming #hilarious #beanbag

Many older adults may have played with beanbags when they were young.

Some may have also played beanbag games with their own children or grandchildren.

Here’s a game that uses those beanbags to build a tower.

The rules are simple: compete to see how many beanbags you can stack on top of an upside-down paper cup.

By holding and stacking the beanbags, you can expect to improve or maintain fine motor balance and concentration.

You can focus and play on your own, or make it a team competition for extra excitement.

If you like, please give it a try.

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Balloon holder bag with a string

Recreation for seniors – Everyone’s cooperation is needed! Fun while sitting! Put the balloon in with a string #SeniorRecreation #Recreation #PreventiveCare

Here’s a string-and-balloon game that’s sure to liven up spring events and gatherings.

Have several older adults sit in chairs facing each other, each holding one end of a string so that paired participants are connected and keep the string taut.

By moving the string up and down or sliding it side to side, they work together to carry a balloon to the goal.

Cooperation is key in this game.

Because participants call out to each other as they play, it naturally encourages communication as well.

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Fluffy ball

[Sports Recreation] Lively Rec 🎈Fluffy Ball🎈

Let’s have fun with a game where you compete for points using balloons.

Inflate a balloon and tie a string to it with a weight attached to the end.

Before you start, write point values on the floor.

Aim for the spaces with the written points and throw the balloon.

The person who scores the most points wins.

The trick seems to be to swing the weight firmly as you throw the balloon.

Throwing the balloon can also be an effective workout for the upper body and arms.

Since balloons aren’t very heavy, there’s little risk of injury if they’re dropped, which is nice.

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Strikeout

[Sports Recreation] Popular❣️ Strikeout 🔢🎾 #shorts #recreation #dayservice #seniors #rehabilitation #nursingcare #carefacility #Yamanashi #Kofu

Strikeout is a game where you throw a ball at targets labeled with numbers.

In addition to being expected to help with arm exercise, strikeout is also said to strengthen the core.

By training your core, your body’s balance becomes more stable, which can help prevent falls.

It’s a game where you knock down numbered targets, so you can have fun while getting a workout.

Since it’s a lively game that many people can enjoy together, it would be great to include it in an April cherry-blossom viewing recreation.

How about making the targets not with numbers, but with illustrations or photos related to cherry-blossom viewing?

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A game where you make parody versions of the song Tulips

Let's Sing! Let's Toss! Spring Festival #braintraining #dayservice #dementiaprevention #caregiving #song #shorts

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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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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two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person

[Ota Ueda #173] We battled in a two-person costume (Nininbaori)

Ninin-baori is a traditional performance enjoyed at parties and banquets.

The person in front wears a cloth, while the person behind plays the “hands,” controlling the movements.

In scenes where they try to make the front person drink or eat dumplings, the awkward hand motions are sure to get laughs.

Adding ad-lib touches—like missing the mouth or moving exaggeratedly—will make it even livelier.

The audience can join in by calling out or offering advice on the movements, creating a stronger sense of togetherness.

It’s a perfect idea for cherry-blossom viewing with a distinctly Japanese atmosphere.