[For Seniors] Introducing Recreational Activities Anyone Can Enjoy at Geriatric Health Facilities!

origami

Persimmon decoration made with easy origami (with audio commentary)

Origami is a wonderful activity that lets you enjoy yourself while exercising your fingertips.

Its appeal lies in the fact that anyone can take part, including people who use wheelchairs.

Through origami, older adults can draw out their creativity and concentration.

The time spent immersing themselves in making a piece can be calming and relaxing.

It’s also fun to show each other the finished works and enjoy lively conversation.

Creating decorations that match the season is recommended as well.

Origami also deepens communication among older adults.

Displaying pieces they folded themselves gives them a sense of accomplishment.

A game you can play with a single sheet of newspaper

[Part 1] 18 exercises with just one newspaper! Introducing training you can do anytime, anywhere

Recreation using newspapers is popular as a game that anyone can enjoy.

For example, spreading out a newspaper and fanning it up and down is perfect for shoulder exercises.

Also, playing by crumpling a newspaper into a ball and catching it like beanbags requires concentration and helps train both the body and the brain.

Rubbing the newspaper with your fingers promotes fine motor movements.

These activities don’t take up much space and are suitable for rehabilitation.

They also provide opportunities for interaction between residents and staff.

There are many types of exercises you can do with newspapers.

Try incorporating them in a fun way according to each person’s physical condition!

Oral exercises before meals

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Oral exercises are perfect to do before meals.

By moving your tongue and using your voice, you get your body ready to eat.

Doing them together also creates chances to chat.

Many of the movements are easy for people who use wheelchairs, so anyone can join with confidence.

Singing or vocalizing can also lift your mood.

Because you can move your body while having fun, these exercises are great even for those who aren’t fond of workouts.

Oral exercises can help you enjoy your meals even more.

Shall we have fun moving our bodies together?

Ball-toss game

[Day Service] Ball-Toss Battle!

The beanbag toss game is a wonderful recreation that everyone can enjoy together in a circle.

The rules are simple: just toss beanbags into the basket in the middle, so even people using wheelchairs can join in.

Throwing beanbags within reach helps with fine motor movement, and aiming for a target helps build concentration.

Above all, because it’s played in a circle, communication naturally blossoms.

It seems like it can become a place full of smiles and friendly interaction.

You can spend a lovely time that supports both mental and physical well-being while having fun.

Calculation Game

[Senior Brain Training: Change Calculation 1] Perfect for senior care recreation and brain training by Fukukuru

Calculation games are a wonderful recreational activity that older adults can enjoy.

It’s a good idea to start with simple addition and gradually make it more difficult.

Solving problems together with those around you and checking answers with each other can spark lively conversation.

Using brain-training books is also a great idea.

While doing calculations, you can improve cognitive function and stimulate the brain, and it also provides opportunities for communication.

Let’s work together and have fun training our brains.

Goo-Paa Exercise

[Exercise for Seniors: Open-and-Close (Goo-Paa) Routine] Dr. Arai’s Rock-Paper-Scissors Exercise — Recommended for brain training, dementia prevention, and care prevention. Please use it in care settings such as day-service centers. by FUKUKURU

Since Goo-Paa exercises are simple finger movements, everyone can enjoy them, including people who use wheelchairs.

They increase flexibility in the wrists and fingers and improve coordination between the brain and hands, which can help prevent dementia.

Moving rhythmically also promotes blood circulation throughout the body.

Repeating the exercises makes hand movements smoother and helps maintain dexterity in daily life.

Participants can enjoy a friendly atmosphere while communicating with each other.

Although easy to do, this is a wonderful recreational activity that supports both mental and physical health.

Please try it together with everyone!

Letter Shuffle Game

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The letter-shuffle game is a wonderful recreational activity that seniors can enjoy.

It’s a game where you rearrange letters to complete words, which serves as a good brain exercise.

It not only stimulates the mind but also provides a place to share the joy of language.

By gathering together and brainstorming as a group, it also creates opportunities for communication.

It’s great that people who use wheelchairs can participate just the same.

Because it uses fine motor skills, it also helps improve concentration.

I think it’s a very good game that can activate the brain while having fun.