[For Seniors] July health topics: a wide range of ideas including exercises, crafts, and quizzes

Snack activity: Tanabata jelly

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In July, there’s an event called Tanabata.

Tanabata features legends about the Milky Way, Hikoboshi, and Orihime—stars and constellations that shine in the night sky.

Let’s try making a jelly inspired by Tanabata.

For the night sky, we’ll make a jelly using Blue Hawaii shaved ice syrup.

For the stars, it might be nice to add pieces of cut fruit.

Put the set jelly and fruit into cups, and it’s done.

Since it can be made while sitting at a table, many older adults should be able to participate.

Working together may also spark conversations with the people around you.

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Hanagasa Ondo, a dance performed with fans in hand

One-Hand Dance 🌟 Remake of “Hanagasa Ondo” — Dance beautifully with one hand. Prepare a fan (uchiwa).

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is held in Yamagata during the summer.

As one of the four major festivals of the Tohoku region, it reportedly attracts about one million visitors from inside and outside the prefecture.

Dancers don hanagasa hats and perform along to the song “Hanagasa Ondo.” Why not try bringing this summer festival from Yamagata Prefecture into senior care facilities as well? You can substitute the hanagasa with a uchiwa fan for the dance.

Using a fan allows you to express movements that look graceful and elegant with either one hand or both.

The dance can be done while seated, and its gentle motions are likely to bring smiles to the faces of older adults.

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Care prevention exercises to the tune of Kiyoshi’s Zundoko-bushi

Zundoko-bushi Exercises

These days, Kiyoshi Hikawa has been showcasing new sides of his charm to the public.

I imagine there are fans of Kiyoshi Hikawa among older adults as well.

And when it comes to his hit songs, “Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi” comes to mind, doesn’t it? It’s a tune known across many generations.

Let’s move our bodies to “Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi.” The key to exercise is consistency.

If the workout uses a song familiar to older adults, it might be easier to keep it up while having fun.

By all means, try singing along as you do the exercises.

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Adult tanzaku decorations

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Let’s make a sophisticated tanzaku ornament using mizuhiki.

Cut black construction paper into a 15 cm diameter circle to create the base, then decorate it with bamboo leaves cut from Japanese-pattern origami.

Place the leaves on the left, right, and bottom areas, leaving the center open.

Make tanzaku strips from white paper and origami, punch a hole at the top, and secure them to a ring-shaped mizuhiki using a chenille stem (pipe cleaner).

Punch a hole at the top of the base as well, thread the pipe cleaner through, and form a loop.

Tie a red cord to the pipe cleaner to finish.

Write your wish on the tanzaku and display it in your room.

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Tankō Bushi danced while seated in a chair

Tanking-bushi danced while sitting on a chair 🍧

You can also dance it as a Bon Odori to the music of “Tankō Bushi,” right? For many older adults, it may feel like a song that evokes summer.

We’ll move our bodies to the tune of “Tankō Bushi.” As they move, some seniors might remember dancing it in the past.

Since it can be done while seated, it’s safe to dance indoors even on hot days.

“Tankō Bushi” is also a representative song of the Showa era, so people might sing along as they dance.

It’s a recommended exercise for summer festival activities at facilities as well.

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Heatstroke and summer fatigue prevention exercises

[10 minutes, 9 types] Build a healthy body with heatstroke and summer fatigue prevention exercises! Recommended for care facilities!

As July arrives, the heat really starts to set in.

Building physical stamina becomes important for preventing heatstroke.

With that in mind, here are some exercises you can do while seated.

Try making big circles with your shoulders and arms, and lifting both legs.

It’s also important to keep doing the exercises consistently.

Please make sure to exercise within a comfortable range for older adults.

Doing the exercises while speaking out loud may also help you refresh your mood.

In addition to exercise, remember that staying hydrated and getting enough sleep are also essential, so please keep those in mind.

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The “I want to meet Princess Orihime” game

Tanabata Festival Recreation ★ Refresh Life Shitoro Assisted Living Facility

Here’s a game themed around Hikoboshi and Orihime, who are allowed to meet only on the night of Tanabata.

Attach a picture of Hikoboshi to a ball.

Tie a string to the ball, and also tie the other end of the string to a baton or a tube.

Wind the string around the baton or tube to pull the ball toward yourself.

Of course, attach a picture of Orihime to yourself.

The person who brings the ball with Hikoboshi’s picture to Orihime the fastest wins.

It would also be exciting as a team competition.

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