[March Health Topic] Introducing Recreational Activities for Seniors!
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!
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[March Health Topic] Introducing Recreational Activities for Seniors! (1–10)
Hinamatsuri Bag Toss GameNEW!

Attach illustrations of the Ohinasama and Odairisama to plastic bottles, then cover them with bags.
At the start signal, participants use uchiwa fans to send air and blow the bags off the bottles.
Prepare several bottles, and make the rule that the person who removes all their bags first wins.
Bags won’t fly off if you fan them from the front, so the key is how well you strike the fan against the table to send air from below.
Also, be careful: if you don’t send air continuously, the bags will fall back down.
Cup Hina Doll MakingNEW!

Let’s have fun creating crafts perfect for Hinamatsuri.
Wrap cotton in tissue, then wrap that in fabric to make a cushion.
Place this cushion in a cupcake liner, then attach a collar cut from fabric and face and hair parts made of paper.
Add bead eyes and a fan to finish.
Make the Emperor doll the same way and display the two side by side.
If you use a cup with a lid, you can keep it on display every year without dust collecting on it.
The cushion fabric will serve as the kimono pattern, so prepare any design you like.
Creating cute and chic Hina dolls for adultsNEW!

Here’s a simple way to make cute Hina dolls.
First, stick fabric tape in the center of a piece of felt, fold 3 cm from one edge, and make a 2 cm slit in the middle.
Use the slit to neatly shape the collar with a little twist, then fold the felt in half and secure it with double-sided tape.
Next, glue on a bead about 1 cm in diameter to represent the head.
After making two figures, craft small accessories from origami, thread them through a large eye bead, and attach them to the dolls to finish.
By playing with colors and accessories, you can create charming, unique Hina dolls.
The process itself is fun, so it’s highly recommended!
[March Health Topic] Introducing Recreational Activities for Seniors! (11–20)
Peach Blossom Wreath

Let’s make a peach blossom wreath you can enjoy even after making it.
First, cut out the center of a paper plate.
Then wrap it with pink nylon tape to complete the base of the wreath.
Next, decorate it with elements inspired by peach blossoms.
In addition to peach flowers, it’s also nice to design hina dolls—the Empress and Emperor—to match the season.
Once it’s finished, display it in your room and feel the arrival of spring.
By the way, if you change the flower motif, you can enjoy this craft in other seasons too.
Hanging ornaments of plum blossoms and camellias

Here’s an idea for a hanging decoration featuring plum blossoms and camellias made from pom-poms.
First, prepare pink and red pom-poms, slightly smaller yellow pom-poms, and craft wire.
Start by taking five pink pom-poms and threading them onto the wire.
Then form them into a ring to create a flower shape.
Place a small yellow pom-pom in the center, and your plum blossom is complete.
Using the red pom-poms, make a camellia in the same way.
After that, hang them up with string to display.
By changing the colors, you can likely represent other flowers too.
Hinamatsuri Association Quiz

Let us introduce the perfect seasonal activity: a Hinamatsuri Word Association Quiz! It’s a fun game where you think of words related to the Doll Festival, such as peach blossoms and hina dolls.
By recalling and coming up with answers, you can stimulate memory and thinking skills.
It’s easy to adjust the difficulty, so everyone can enjoy it together in a friendly atmosphere.
Why not give your brain a little workout while feeling the arrival of spring? It’s a wonderful way to spend time with older adults, enjoying the Hinamatsuri mood while promoting brain activation.
Be sure to enjoy a recreation time filled with smiles together!
Handmade mini bouquet for the graduation ceremony

Let us introduce a handmade mini bouquet that’s perfect for graduation season! Use colorful strings to make the petals and give each flower its own personality.
There are plenty of fine, detailed steps, so it also serves as good finger exercise.
By taking time with the process, you’ll create a special moment to share the joy of graduation.
These bouquets are filled with warmth and love.
It’s a wonderful craft activity that older adults can enjoy together as well.
Be sure to include it as a March recreation activity!


