[For Seniors] Introducing Recreational Activities Anyone Can Enjoy at Geriatric Health Facilities!
In nursing care facilities, there are residents with a wide variety of backgrounds.
Many use wheelchairs as well.
As people grow older, they tend to have fewer interactions with others, which can lead them to stay in their rooms more often.
In such circumstances, some may wonder whether there are recreational activities that anyone can enjoy.
This time, we’re introducing recreational activities at nursing care facilities that everyone can enjoy.
Please engage in these activities while interacting with those around you.
- [For Seniors] Fun and Engaging Recreational Activities in Nursing Homes
- [For Seniors] Easy and fun seated activities you can do in your room
- For Seniors: Effective Recreation for Preventing Care Needs—Have Fun While Staying Healthy
- [For Seniors] Recreational Activities at Special Nursing Homes That Everyone Can Join
- Recommended recreational activities to help seniors enjoy their time in care facilities
- Recommended Indoor Exercises for Seniors
- [For Seniors] Today’s Recommended Activity: Fun and Engaging
- [November Health Topic] Indoor Recreation Ideas for Older Adults
- [For Seniors] Recommended Handmade Activities! Simple Ideas
- [For Seniors] Fun Even Without Sight! Recreation Ideas
- Hand games that liven things up for seniors—also great brain training
- For Seniors: Fun and Lively Exercise Recreation
- Liven up the Respect-for-the-Aged gathering: A roundup of recreational activities everyone can enjoy.
[For Seniors] Introducing Recreational Activities Anyone Can Enjoy at Geriatric Health Facilities! (111–120)
Rhythmic exercises to a children’s song

Rhythm exercises set to children’s songs are a wonderful idea.
If you lift your legs and arms or clap along to the song “Antagata Dokosa,” you can enjoy both fun and a sense of rhythm at the same time.
In particular, the method of lifting your foot on the syllable “sa” is a unique approach that can also help prevent dementia.
Incorporating it into a morning routine could be a refreshing way to start the day.
Children’s songs carry nostalgia and familiarity, so it’s sure to be an enjoyable moment.
If everyone sings together and moves their bodies, it will likely become a lovely time full of smiles.
[For Seniors] Introducing Recreational Activities Anyone Can Enjoy at Geriatric Health Facilities! (121–130)
Song sung at the beginning of the meeting

Let’s try doing exercises while singing to kick off events and recreational activities.
If you use exercise routines set to music familiar to older adults, it’s easier for them to participate.
It also helps them recognize that the event or activity is about to begin.
Singing alone is fine, but adding exercises stimulates the brain and can help prevent cognitive decline.
The key is to incorporate movements inspired by the lyrics.
Visualizing the mood and scenes in the lyrics and recalling corresponding movements can also provide brain-training benefits.
Be sure to choose songs that older adults know, and add some exercises too.
In conclusion
Recreation at nursing care facilities plays an important role in improving residents’ physical and mental well-being.
Through recreational activities, residents can find enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment, and it can also serve as an opportunity to interact with other residents and build trust with staff.
Please make good use of it.


