[For Seniors] Guaranteed to Be a Hit! Popular Day Service Recreational Activities

Magical Banana

[Viral] We tried playing the Magical Banana game with all the members and burst into laughter lol

Let your imagination grow from the prompt and give your answers! Here are some ideas for the game “Magical Banana.” It’s a simple game where you chant “Magical Banana,” clap your hands, and keep making associations.

Try to avoid using the same words as much as possible, and take on the challenge with a slow rhythm.

For example, if the person sitting in front of you says, “When you say banana, I think fruit,” you would answer, “When you say fruit, I think apple,” and then the next person might say, “When you say apple, I think red,” and so on, as the prompt changes and goes around.

Give it a try while expanding your imagination!

Word association game about spring

Brain Training: Word Association Game — Spring

Let me introduce a “word association game” that’s fun to play while chatting and can accommodate any group size, from a few people to many.

Given a prompt like “What comes to mind when you hear ___?”, say aloud as many associated words as you can think of.

Writing all the answers on a whiteboard so everyone can see helps prevent duplicates and also uses existing answers as hints to spark further associations.

Reflecting on your own experiences and thinking about words, seasonal foods, culture, and other commonalities with the topic engages the brain, which may help prevent cognitive decline.

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Association Quiz ~Food Edition~

[Elderly Care Recreation] Association Quiz — Food Edition — [10 Questions Total]

Let me introduce a game called “Association Quiz,” where you guess the food in question using three hints.

As the hints are revealed, the identity of the food gradually becomes clearer, but those with sharp intuition might reach the answer before the final hint.

You can write the questions on a whiteboard or read them aloud so anyone can join, and it works well for both small and large groups.

It’s also great fun to play while chatting with the person next to you—saying things like, “What could it be?”—so I highly recommend it.

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Association game: various surnames

[Word Association Game] Various Surnames

There are many different surnames in Japan.

Depending on the region, you might find people with rare surnames, or areas where many people share the same surname.

According to one theory, surnames have various origins: some come from the family line one was born into, others from occupations, and still others from the places where people lived.

So this time, we’d like to introduce “Word Association Game: All About Surnames.” Give participants one minute to think of as many surnames as they can.

After one minute, have them say the surnames they came up with and write them on a whiteboard or similar.

One person can aim for 10, or the whole group can aim for 50.

It’s perfect as a mental workout, so please give it a try!

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Handmade watermelon-splitting

Back again this year! “Watermelon Splitting”

When you think of watermelon splitting, you imagine a fun activity where you blindfold yourself, rely on the voices around you to approach the watermelon, and swing a stick down at the spot you think is right.

However, having older adults do the same can pose a risk of falling, so this time we’re introducing a seated version of watermelon splitting.

Place a watermelon made of two hemispheres fastened together with hook-and-loop tape in the center of a circle of participants.

At the start signal, have them throw beanbags to split it open.

The watermelon is made by halving a papier-mâché ball formed from newspaper, attaching circular-cut cardboard pieces, and then layering copy paper over the top and coloring it.

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Super Ball Relay

Super Ball Relay #dayservice #recreation #dayservicerecreation #rec #teamwork #Miyazaki #Nichinan

Introducing the Super Ball Relay, a game that can be enjoyed by small groups to large gatherings.

All you need are paper cups and super balls.

Participants sit in a circle or around a table, each holding a paper cup.

Place a super ball in the first person’s cup, then pass the ball to the next person using the cups.

The goal is to pass it all the way to the last person.

Predicting the ball’s movement and tilting the cup accordingly, as well as figuring out how to receive the super ball, provides great stimulation for the brain.

You can also vary the fun by racing for speed or increasing the number of super balls.

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Ball fishing game

[Kamo Day Service Ai] Recreation / Ball Fishing Game

Let me introduce a game that lets you practice fine motor skills while having fun.

It’s a game where you use a stick to pick up rubber balls.

The tip of the stick is fitted with the sticky side of tape, so the rubber balls attach to it.

It gets even more exciting as a two-player competitive game for older adults.

You’ll grip the stick and move your arms and hands a lot.

The person who picks up more balls than their opponent wins.

It can be played while seated, and with a bit of ingenuity, people who have difficulty moving their bodies freely can also participate.

Please use this as a reference and enjoy a fun time.

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