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

Lots of balloon volleyball

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In many senior care facilities, balloon volleyball is often played with just one balloon.

Try boldly increasing the number of balloons.

Balloons are light, so even attaching about ten is fine.

Using balloons in various colors is also recommended.

Seniors may find it refreshing to play volleyball with something made from many balloons.

If you have the seniors sit on chairs in a circle and place a tosser in the center, rallies tend to last longer.

As the number of balloons increases, the whole thing becomes larger, which might also make it easier for seniors to make attacks.

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High-five relay

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No equipment needed! Super easy, quick, and fun! High-Five Relay#SeniorActivitiesInterestingTranslationrelay

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It’s a game where you pass along high-fives to the next person, aiming to reach the final teammate before the opposing team does.

After doing five high-fives with the next person, you move on to the following one, so the speed of your arm movements is put to the test.

However, even if one side is fast, it won’t count as a high-five unless the hands meet, so a sense of cooperation is also crucial.

It might be important not to focus too much on clearing the game, but to share the fun of high-fiving as well.

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Giant Balloon Volleyball

One of the great things about balloon volleyball is that you can adapt it using everyday items.

Try a supersized version by putting five inflated balloons into a clear trash bag.

It’s especially fun and colorful if each balloon is a different color.

Have older adults seated in chairs rally the giant balloon back and forth.

You can arrange everyone in a circle, or split into two teams for a head-to-head match to make it even more exciting.

Because the balloon is so big, the amount of force you use may feel different than usual.

That difference—and the novelty—are part of what makes this game enjoyable.

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Memory game

It’s a game where you look at a table with various items arranged on it for a while, then it’s hidden, and you answer by recalling what was there.

The key point is that it’s hard to remember everything; as more answers get “used up,” the difficulty of recalling gradually increases.

Not only the number of items but also playing with their sizes can make them harder to remember, which might make the game even more exciting.

It’s a game that tests not just memory but also concentration: how much of the table’s layout you can retain after a short glance.

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Balloon volleyball in two teams

Today’s activity at Day Service Hidamari is balloon 🎈 volleyball. #dayservice #recreation

Recreation activities held as team competitions tend to really engage older adults.

Try dividing into two teams for balloon volleyball.

It’s recommended to set up a net or something that can serve as a substitute in the center.

Have older adults participate while seated in chairs.

The excitement will likely build just like in real volleyball.

Older adults with volleyball experience may even become star players.

Since there was a time when volleyball was very popular, some participants might recall their memories from back then.

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Beanbag game

[Day Service Activity] Beanbag Toss Game! Keep throwing

It’s a game where you toss beanbags toward a board placed at a distance and try to see how many you can stack on it.

The board is set on a base like a stack of empty cans, so you need to balance the beanbags as you place them—your control is tested, too.

If you make it a head-to-head format to see who can keep throwing without collapsing the setup, it adds a mind game of predicting where the opponent will throw, which should heighten concentration.

Let’s adjust the sturdiness of the base to suit the participants and proceed with rules that many people can enjoy.

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ball toss

Mini Sports Day: Ball Toss Game #care #nursinghome #carefacility #recreation #rec #seniors #dayservice #Asokaen #KitasunaHome #sportsday

Let’s try a seated version of tamaire, a classic sports day event, that won’t strain the body.

Sit in a circle and place a basket in the center; during the time limit, throw balls into the basket.

If a ball doesn’t go in, retrieving it might require some distance, so it’s recommended to have a helper assigned to bring the balls back to participants’ feet.

It’s a game that tests concentration as you aim to toss balls with both speed and control.

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