[For Seniors] Recreational Activities Enjoyable in Large Groups

ring toss

[New Item] Super Easy! Recreation Using Rings [Senior Recreation]

When you think of ring toss, which you often see at festivals, you might imagine quietly playing by yourself.

But there’s a way to enjoy ring toss with lots of people! First, use just one post as the target and have someone hold it.

Everyone, including the target holder and the throwers, sits in a circle.

From where they’re seated, people toss rings toward the target, and the target holder receives them.

No one has to throw or catch from an awkward position, so it’s safe for older adults too.

If you take turns being the target holder, the target’s position changes, making it fun to play again and again.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

SAKI

Report a problem

disk hit

[Sports Recreation] Disc Hit 🥏 #dayservice #minigame #recreation #elderly #nursingcare #rehabilitation #shorts

Let us introduce Disk Hit, a game you can enjoy using paper plates and paper cups.

Use empty milk or juice cartons as pins and throw paper plates like a flying disc.

Each person throws seven plates, and you compete by the number of pins you knock down.

It’s fun for individuals or groups, and it can be played either sitting or standing, so anyone can join.

Throwing paper plates engages everything from the shoulders to the fingertips, making it a functional exercise while you play.

It’s highly game-like and exciting, so it’s also recommended as a recreation activity for senior care facilities.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kojifumi

Report a problem

Giant Triangular Tower

Senior recreation: super simple, quick, and fun—Newspaper Tower #activities_for_seniors #newspaper #exciting

It’s a very simple game, but actually tricky! Try the newspaper tower challenge! Lay a sheet of newspaper lengthwise and fold it so it becomes a quarter of its original width.

Next, fold it into a triangular prism shape and tuck in the end.

Because it stores flat once folded, you can make it once and play again and again, which is nice.

The rules for the newspaper tower are simple: stack the triangular pieces of newspaper on top of each other and compete to see how many you can pile up.

People watching should call out instructions like, “A little to the right, left, it’s leaning!” This also helps promote communication.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

moko

Report a problem

Heart-pounding, thrilling ‘Bomb Game’

Heart-pounding, nerve-racking 'Bomb Game'

To stay energetic every day, it’s important not only to move your body but also to get your emotions moving.

This game focuses on that thrilling excitement—your intuition guides you as you try to claim paper cups in front of you.

Some cups are duds with bombs drawn on them, and you compete to see how many safe cups you can collect while predicting and avoiding the duds.

Since you can’t tell which are duds just by looking, you have to choose by intuition, letting you feel that thrill while sharpening your concentration.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

Treasure Hunt Game

Recreation for seniors: Newspaper activities and an easy one-handed treasure hunt

It’s a game where you search for a ball hidden inside a cardboard box filled with crumpled newspaper, pushing the paper aside as you go.

By focusing on the sensation of touching the ball and grabbing it, you train not only your vision but also your hand coordination and concentration.

Since you need to thoroughly explore the entire box to find the ball, it’s also a good opportunity to move your arms actively.

If you increase the variety of “treasures,” players may pay more attention to what their hands are touching.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

Group recreation

[Engaging] Group Recreation Using Newspapers [Senior Exercise]

This is a recreational activity that focuses on the motions of crumpling a newspaper and uncrumpling it.

First, lay out newspapers in front of you and compete on speed: crumple the sheets that are spread out, and uncrumple the ones that are already crumpled.

It’s important to remind participants not to tear the paper, which helps them carefully control finger movements and grip strength.

You can add variations, such as searching for a ping-pong ball hidden inside a crumpled newspaper, or stuffing crumpled newspaper into a paper cup, to further encourage focus on fine motor control and how much force to use.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

Colorful Kaleidoscope

[Paper Cup Craft] Super Easy! How to Make a Colorful Kaleidoscope [Ashitaba Channel]

When you turn a kaleidoscope, it creates beautiful patterns, doesn’t it? Many older adults probably looked into a kaleidoscope when they were children.

So let’s make a familiar “kaleidoscope” out of a paper cup.

Cut off the bottom of the paper cup, and attach long, thin strips of cellophane in various colors around the rim where you drink.

On the bottom side, attach tracing paper or another semi-transparent sheet.

Shine a flashlight from the side with the cellophane, and you’ll have a kaleidoscope that sparkles in rainbow colors.

You can also draw pictures or add lettering on the cup, or paste on colored construction paper to make it look lovely.

Besides keeping the finished piece for yourself, it would make a delightful gift for your grandchildren, too.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Nakajima Junko

Report a problem