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[March Health Topic] Introducing Recreational Activities for Seniors!

Physical Therapist / WriterKawamura Mina
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March is the season when we start to feel the arrival of spring little by little.

Fresh greenery and flowers begin to bloom bit by bit, making us want to go outside.

However, older adults who spent the winter indoors may feel a lack of exercise, find themselves unable to do things they used to, or in the worst case, experience falls.

This time, we’ve put together caregiving recreation ideas themed around March!

With events like Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and graduation ceremonies, it can be a time of many farewells.

There are also exercises inspired by songs related to graduation!

Even if you’re worried about going outside all of a sudden, everything here can be done indoors, so please enjoy and give them a try!

[March Health Topic] Introducing Recreational Activities for Seniors! (81–90)

Bamboo Shoot Digging Game

Recreation for seniors: Easy one-handed activity! Bamboo shoot digging

Bamboo Shoot Digging Game

Bamboo shoots are one of the tastes of spring.

Some older adults may even have gone out to dig for them.

Here’s a bamboo shoot digging game that’s perfect for spring.

All you need are two things: newspaper and paper cups! Roll up the newspaper to make a stick, then attach a paper cup to one end.

Place more paper cups on the table to represent bamboo shoots, and you’re ready to go.

Drawing pictures or adding illustrations to the cups will make it feel even more authentic.

If you cover the “bamboo shoots” with the stick’s cup and lift, they come up surprisingly easily.

Set rules like “the first to collect five wins” to make it exciting.

It’s also a fun way to exercise the arms, elbows, and shoulders, so it’s recommended for senior facilities as well.

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In conclusion

March is also a season that marks the start of new chapters in life, such as graduations and school admissions.

There are many events unique to this milestone period.

Holding recreations related to these events can help stimulate cognitive activity among older adults.

Please make good use of them and enjoy everyday life!