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[For Senior Care Facilities] Easy and Beautiful! Morning Glory Origami

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Sudden question, but do you know when morning glories bloom? We tend to picture them flowering during the rainy season through summer—around July and August.

However, morning glories can be early-blooming or late-blooming depending on the variety.

Some late-blooming types are said to keep flowering until around November.

You can enjoy morning glories in full bloom for a long stretch of the year.

So this time, we’ll share some ideas for “morning glory origami.” We’ve gathered projects with simple steps and arrangement pieces that make use of origami morning glories.

They’re great to make together with seniors during craft recreation, and it would also be lovely for staff to make them and decorate the facility! Trivia about the season when morning glories bloom could also spark lively conversation.

[Suitable for Senior Facilities] Easy and Beautiful! Morning Glory Origami (21–30)

Morning glory wreath

[Craft] Origami “Morning Glory Wreath” [With Voice Commentary] | Origami Morning Glory

Morning glory wreath

Here’s an idea for a seasonal, handmade decoration for older adults that captures the colors of summer: a Morning Glory Wreath.

Make the wreath base by connecting strips of brown origami paper into a circle, then add morning glory flowers and buds using pink and blue origami paper.

Cut leaves and vines from green origami paper and paste them on while checking the overall balance to finish.

This all-paper project is easy to start, and it’s fun to play with color schemes and shapes, giving a sense of accomplishment with each completed piece.

Display it in a room to spread a summery atmosphere—an uplifting decoration that brightens the mood every time you see it.

A heartwarming craft that cherishes the spirit of the season.

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In conclusion

It was fun to decorate the wall with a single origami morning glory or to arrange the folded morning glories into different creations! Origami uses nimble finger movements and involves thinking through the steps, which is said to help train the brain.

It may help prevent dementia or slow its progression.

Please try making them together with older adults!