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

tea party

Spring Tea Gathering: At Okayama's Special Nursing Homes Nishi-Umi-so and Kenro-en

A tea gathering is an event where guests are entertained with tea, and it’s often associated with being held in harmony with each season.

This concept hosts the tea gathering with the current season as its theme, inviting guests to gently sense the transition of the seasons.

Seasonal sweets and surrounding decorations are key points for conveying the time of year, so let’s be attentive not only to how the tea is prepared but also to these details.

It’s also recommended to recreate tea ceremony etiquette as much as possible, and for those with experience, to have them try preparing the tea themselves.

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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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Kendama

The familiar “What’s in the box?”

The kendama’s unique shape, with the ball and handle connected by a string, seems like a promising hint.

Whether someone has handled one before, and how familiar they are with the toy, would likely affect the accuracy rate.

Since it’s hard to identify it from the feel of the wood alone, it might be better to touch and check the shape as you go.

If the shape and feel still don’t give it away, hints like “New Year,” “toy,” or playing with a ball might help some people figure it out.

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Rock-Paper-Scissors Relay

Super simple and exciting! For fun senior activities, this is it: Rock-Paper-Scissors Relay

This is a game where teams aim to pass a ring they’re holding by hand all the way to the last person, using rock-paper-scissors.

The rule is that you can pass the ring only when the next person wins at rock-paper-scissors, so both speed and luck are put to the test.

As you become more conscious of speed, you need sharper judgment to track who wins or loses each round and whether the ring can be passed.

Having teams compete against each other is key to making everyone focus on the game’s sense of speed.

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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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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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