[For Seniors] Fun! Games and Ideas to Boost Memory

Stroke Count Guessing

[Senior Brain Training × Care Recreation] Stroke Count Guessing 8: Dementia and Nursing Care Prevention Video for Seniors [Fukukuru]

Do you still handwrite characters? Many people may find themselves writing less if they don’t really need to.

In times like that, a fun recommendation is a stroke-order quiz.

For each kanji, guess which stroke number corresponds to the part drawn in red.

Start with simple characters that have fewer strokes, and then gradually increase the number of strokes or mix in kanji that make you think, “What was the stroke order again?” Don’t worry if you make mistakes—use those moments to learn or jog your memory.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Fill-in crossword

Brain Teasers · Brain Training · Fill-in Crossword Puzzle 18

This is a game where you complete a crossword puzzle that already has most of its letters filled in by filling the remaining blanks.

Thinking about which letters work both across and down, and then placing them one after another, helps stimulate your brain.

The more blanks there are to fill, the higher the difficulty, so encourage players to gradually try puzzles with multiple blank patterns.

Sometimes the letters alone won’t lead you to the answer, so in those cases, it’s recommended to reveal hints about the meanings of the words that go across and down.

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Matching game

All you need are paper cups 😆 A matching game with paper cups ✌️ #dayservice recreation #braintraining #senioractivities #minigame #shorts #dementiaprevention

This is a game where you look at the pictures drawn on the bottoms of arranged paper cups and find and match the ones with the same picture.

By searching for matching pictures, you can train concentration, and by quickly stacking the paper cups, you can also encourage awareness of hand movements.

It’s also important to decide what kind of pictures to draw; for example, limiting them to a spring theme lets players enjoy the game visually as well.

Adding trick elements, such as pictures that look similar but are slightly different, is recommended, as it helps players focus even more on their hands.

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Word Calculation Game

[Whiteboard Rec] Word Calculation Rec — We tried a recreation using the rules of numerical calculation

Here is a recreational activity where you try calculating words using the rules of arithmetic.

First, present a few example problems that allow people to discover the rule, and write their answers.

Then, once you feel people have grasped the rule, present the actual problems.

If no one can figure out the rule, it can get dull, so it’s a good idea to offer additional hints if necessary.

If you prepare the problems in advance, you can start without any special materials, so it’s something you can enjoy even in short spare moments.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Raise your voice

Voice training! Simple! Activate your brain! Let’s raise our voices together with Gobou Sensei!

“Let’s Speak Out” is a game recommended for older adults.

For example, when the host says “red,” you respond by saying “plum.” It’s a fun way to train memory and reaction speed.

As the pace picks up, it also requires concentration.

Linking different words stimulates the brain.

Speaking out helps relieve stress and often leads to laughter.

It also encourages communication among older participants, so everyone can enjoy joining in together.

Raising your voice brings liveliness and boosts energy.

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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 anyone can enjoy.

The key is to start with simple addition and subtraction and gradually make it more challenging.

It’s okay to make mistakes—in fact, your brain is said to be most stimulated when you feel “this is a bit hard.” Working together or competing with others makes it even more fun.

Not only calculation but also number-memorization games are effective.

For example, how about a game where you write numbers on paper cups and match them? Remembering the numbers and moving the cups both make great brain training.

By all means, try enjoying a variety of calculation games.