[For Seniors] Easy to try. Fun, crowd-pleasing recreation

Target shooting using a Saran Wrap core

Best bang for your buck! A shooting-gallery game and recreation that will absolutely excite everyone from kids to seniors — how to make the setup and how to play

This is a shooting game that uses a combination of a toilet paper roll and a plastic wrap core.

You use a rubber band attached to the toilet paper roll as the projectile.

Thread it through the wrap core, pull the rubber band, and when you release your hand, the projectile shoots out.

Since force is applied to the rubber band, it’s important to attach it securely so you can play safely.

A key point is that you can enjoy it with various rules, such as knocking down stacked paper cups or hitting a board with point values written on it.

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Shuffle Quiz

🍈Word Scramble Quiz🍈 Brain-training game for seniors! Rearrange the hiragana characters to complete the words [Dementia Prevention]

Excellent for brain training! This is a shuffle quiz where you rearrange letters.

Put the scrambled hiragana in order to form a single word.

Start with about 4–5 letters, then gradually increase the number.

Until you get used to it, do it slowly together without a time limit; once you’re more comfortable, set a time limit to strengthen the brain-training element.

If the questions are too difficult in a row, you might end up disliking what should be a fun game time.

Try incorporating names of familiar objects or things you’re interested in, and enjoy the process while you work on it.

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A juggling game using a beach ball

Ochiai, Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City — Nagomi-no-Sato Day Service Center — Reliable medical collaboration — Beanbag tossing game

It’s a thrilling recreation game where you use beanbags to drive a beach ball into the opponent’s territory.

You move the beach ball by hitting it with beanbags, and because its movement changes depending on how hard you throw and where you hit it, the game helps develop focus on the ball and split-second decision-making.

The game ends when the time limit is reached or when you run out of beanbags, so strategy in how you use your beanbags is important.

It’s also recommended to add variations—such as placing obstacles on the court—to change how the ball moves.

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health exercises

Health exercises by Mr. Gobo that gently invite seniors to make fun little mistakes—and bring out smiles!

Health exercises are a type of recreation that lets you train your brain and exercise at the same time.

These aren’t ordinary calisthenics; participants perform specific movements in response to cues.

For example, clap on cue 1, raise both arms on cue 2, and march in place on cue 3.

Have a facilitator call out the cues, and have participants respond accordingly.

It can be fun to throw in trick cues—like the facilitator performing a movement that differs from the cue—to keep everyone on their toes.

You can also add variations, such as calling out rhythmic chants to accompany the movements.

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Rhythmic exercises that move the arms and legs

[Senior Recreation] Preventing Cold Sensitivity! Rhythm Exercises Using Hands and Feet [Preventive Care]

If everyone does exercises together to the rhythm, it could be a fun way to build strength.

Designing it so it can be done while seated is also a key point, as it reduces strain on the body.

Start with simple marching movements and gradually add variations in sequence to engage different parts of the legs.

By coordinating leg movements with arm movements, you can train the body while also incorporating elements of brain training.

The most important things are to keep it from becoming too difficult and to maintain a rhythmic flow—focus on helping people move their bodies enjoyably.

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Nursery Rhyme Rhythmic Exercises

[For Seniors/Elderly] Seated Nursery Rhyme Rhythm Exercises 2 (with Lyrics) – A 5-Song Medley to Feel the Four Seasons / Let’s Exercise While Singing Nostalgic Songs♪

Nursery rhyme rhythm exercises are also effective for preventing injuries.

These exercises involve moving your body to nostalgic nursery rhymes, and each movement is modeled after everyday actions.

For example, there’s a motion where you crouch down to pick up a roll of toilet paper.

This helps reduce the chance of suddenly hurting yourself in daily life.

It also aids in improving posture.

Additionally, if you announce a keyword while the nursery rhyme is playing and ask participants to recall it afterward, adding a quiz element can help train memory.

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Two simultaneous balloon volleyballs

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Let’s try balloon volleyball using two balloons.

Start by playing with one balloon, then introduce a second one partway through.

Having to keep track of the extra balloon may help stimulate the brain.

Adding a second balloon increases the difficulty compared to just one, which could make it more exciting for older adults as well.

You might even see great plays, like returning both balloons in succession.

You can also split into two teams and compete like in real volleyball for an enjoyable game.

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