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

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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mayonnaise

#shorts What's inside the box!?

Even if seasonings differ in taste and texture depending on the type, the containers they come in are often similar.

This is a high-difficulty challenge: can you identify mayonnaise—one of those seasonings—using only the feel of its container? The main difference is the shape of the nozzle, so someone who can recognize that by touch might arrive at the right answer.

The premise of “seasoning” is already a big hint, and adding clues like flavor and color would likely help more people figure it out.

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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.

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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Balloon volleyball with newspaper-stick bats

Recreation for seniors / Activities during the COVID-19 pandemic / Guaranteed crowd-pleaser: Balloon volleyball using newspaper-stick paddles

Balloon volleyball played using rolled-up newspaper sticks lets you reach farther with the tool, while also challenging more delicate control of force.

It’s also important to treat the table like a volleyball court: set up a proper net in the middle so you can enjoy the volleyball atmosphere.

The higher the net, the more it encourages players to hit the balloon upward, which naturally directs their gaze up and can help improve posture.

Rather than focusing on winning, encouraging players to keep the rally going will likely help them enjoy it for longer.

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