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[For Seniors] Recommended Recreational Activities for Mother's Day

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The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day.

Many senior care facilities, such as day service centers, likely hold Mother’s Day activities.

This article introduces “recommended Mother’s Day activities” for older adults.

We’ve gathered craft activities, dessert-making, and beauty-related activities that are perfect for Mother’s Day.

There are also games and quizzes everyone can enjoy.

All of the activities are Mother’s Day–themed, so you can enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.

If you’re unsure about what to do for Mother’s Day activities, please use this as a reference.

[For Seniors] Recommended Recreational Activities for Mother's Day (1–10)

Mother’s Day event

Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, make it vibrant with roses and carnations! Mother’s Day Event ♪ [Good Time Living Kōrigaoka]

Mother’s Day event

Mother’s Day in 2025 falls on May 11.

It can feel a bit embarrassing to put words of gratitude into voice, but on this day, why not express your appreciation to your mother? First and foremost, you can’t go wrong with carnations.

When giving your gift, it’s also nice to take a commemorative photo together.

Decorate the table with a bright floral arrangement, and at tea time, let her enjoy cake with the elegance of nobility.

For dinner, serve dishes with an extra special touch.

These heartfelt gestures will surely become cherished memories.

In senior care facilities, infection-control measures can often make visits difficult, but the thoughtfulness of the staff will surely be appreciated.

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Mother’s Day Song

Kariyushi58 “Anma”

Mother's Day Song

Here’s a warm Mother’s Day song recommendation.

“Anma,” released in 2006 by the four-piece rock band Kariyushi58, remains popular for its straightforward expression of gratitude to one’s mother and the bond between parent and child.

The word “anma” means “mother” in the Okinawan dialect.

Its heartfelt lyrics and soothing melody make it perfect for singing on Mother’s Day.

Clapping along and humming or listening together may also deepen communication among everyone.

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Carnations made of felt

[Handmade for Mother's Day] Felt Carnation — carnation

Carnations made of felt

Carnations are a flower famously given for Mother’s Day.

Why not try making one by hand to express your gratitude? You’ll need red and green felt and some wire.

First, make the flower.

Prepare a strip of red felt cut lengthwise, and snip it so it’s divided into eight sections.

Trim the cut sections into wavy edges to shape them.

Thread a string through the uncut edge and pull it tight.

As it gathers, pinch it with wire and sew it together with the flower.

Make three of these and bundle them, then wrap them with a larger flower piece.

Use green felt to create the calyx and leaves, gather the wires, and secure them with tape.

You now have a heartfelt carnation that will never wilt.

Give it a try!

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[For Seniors] Recommended Mother's Day Recreations (11–20)

Carnation coloring page

Colored pencil carnation coloring page [Realistic; even beginners can draw it easily with simple colored pencils]

Carnation coloring page

Carnations are the flowers that symbolize Mother’s Day.

According to one account, the custom of giving carnations began when an American woman, mourning her late mother, presented white carnations to the church where her mother had taught during her lifetime.

With their beautifully layered petals, carnations make a wonderful coloring motif, too.

By carefully coloring each petal while gradually adjusting the depth of color, you can create a delicate and realistic piece.

It’s also recommended to make a postcard-sized artwork and display it in a photo frame.

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Karaoke Contest

Karaoke contest 🎤 #care #nursingHome #careFacility #recreation #rec #seniors #dayService #AsokaEn #KitasunaHome #karaoke

Karaoke Contest

A karaoke contest is sure to liven up your Mother’s Day recreation.

When you host one, it’s a good idea to prepare equipment to play music and a monitor so the lyrics are easy to see.

Asking in advance what songs people like will help the event run smoothly on the day.

It’s also great to prepare handheld instruments like hand clappers, tambourines, and maracas to amp up the fun during performances.

Be mindful of everyone’s health, and have a wonderful karaoke contest!

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Teddy Bear Carnation

For Mother's Day! I tried making a little bear with carnations ♡ #flowerpaper #tissuepaperflowers #preschoolcrafts #occupationaltherapy

Teddy Bear Carnation

Introducing an adorable bear-shaped carnation decoration.

Prepare tissue paper, a straw, masking tape, glue, and construction paper to get started.

Using red tissue paper, make two large carnations and three small carnations, then glue them together in the shape of a bear’s face.

Wrap green masking tape around the straw and attach two leaves made from construction paper.

Glue the bear face to the prepared straw.

Soak black tissue paper in water, roll it into small balls, and attach them with glue as the bear’s nose and eyes, adjusting for overall balance.

Let it dry, and you’re done.

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Easy carnations with tissue paper

[Mother’s Day Craft] Easy Carnations with Tissue Paper ♪ DIY Mother’s Day craft using paper flowers ♪

Easy carnations with tissue paper

A perfect Mother’s Day craft: carnations made with tissue paper! Paste a doily onto a circle cut from construction paper.

Tape a green chenille stem (pipe cleaner) on top to make the carnation stem, and glue on narrow leaf shapes cut from construction paper.

Crumple red or pink tissue paper into small balls and stick them onto the doily.

Fold the construction paper base so it forms a bouquet shape, and your tissue-paper carnation bouquet is complete! Finish by adding a ribbon or writing a message in the open space.

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