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

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
Worked as a certified care worker for 17 years.Nanaka
I’ve been working as a certified care worker for 17 years. I’m Nanaka, a caregiving web writer. I decided to pursue this profession because I wanted a job that would help people. Having worked in day care for many years, I’ve experienced a wide variety of recreational activities. Exercise set to music, in particular, always created a cheerful atmosphere and was very well received. I’d be delighted to continue delivering writing that resonates with readers through caregiving-related articles. Thank you for your support.

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 (21–30)

Bowling tournament

If you want to get moving and feel refreshed, a bowling tournament is a great choice! Bowling has very simple rules: you just throw the ball at the pins lined up in front of you.

Whether you’re someone who “used to go a lot when you were younger” or someone who “hasn’t bowled much,” you can enjoy it without any pressure.

You can make it even more exciting by offering perks—like fancier snacks based on how many pins are knocked down, or other little rewards.

Adjust the ball size and weight, as well as the distance to the pins, to suit each person so everyone can have fun together.

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Open a coffee shop

There are surely some older adults who “like cafés but find it hard to go alone.” In that case, why not open a one-day café during recreation time? Serving café-style drinks that they don’t usually get to enjoy—like Viennese coffee, cream soda, or coffee floats—can make them feel as if they’ve time-traveled back to their café-going days, allowing them to fully enjoy the Mother’s Day recreation.

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Dessert making

Homemade parfaits you make yourself are exceptionally delicious! Combining seasonal strawberries with ice cream, sponge cake, whipped cream, and more to create an original parfait is also a great idea for a Mother’s Day activity.

It’s nice to make them together with family who come to celebrate, too.

While you might be tempted to use lots of cream for an extravagant parfait, some people may need to limit sweets.

Be mindful of everyone’s circumstances and enjoy making dessert while adjusting the portions and ingredients accordingly.

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Canvas flower

Perfect for Mother's Day! Just stick and go! How to make canvas flowers

Canvas flower

Canvas Flowers: create a bouquet by pasting flowers onto a backing sheet! On a sheet printed with an outline of a bouquet, attach your choice of flowers, leaves, and seed pod pieces that you can find at 100-yen shops, and more.

Add decorations like ribbons, and you’ll have a gorgeous piece perfect for Mother’s Day! A project made together with staff or family will surely become a cherished Mother’s Day memory.

After you’re done, prop it against the wall or add a string to hang it as a wall decoration, and display it somewhere you can enjoy it anytime.

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Flower arrangement

Crafting flowers from materials like paper or vinyl is lovely, but nothing compares to the beauty of fresh blooms! For a special Mother’s Day experience, why not try your hand at flower arranging? There are many techniques in floral design—choosing flowers and colors, deciding on placement—but the most important thing is to create a piece that you find beautiful and want to gaze at forever.

Prepare several types of flowers and enjoy creating your own original arrangement by combining them freely.

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fashion show

16th Anniversary Fashion Show! Guests and staff of the senior home walk the runway! [Good Time Living Chiba-Minato / Kaigandori]

fashion show

A birthday party that celebrates longevity and expresses daily gratitude.

How about holding a fashion show as part of this wonderful birthday event? Invite seniors to wear outfits connected to their lives or ones they’ve always wanted to try.

Choosing among dresses, kimonos, and more can make for an enjoyable time in itself.

And be sure to spend time on makeup, too.

Just as there is makeup therapy that incorporates psychological techniques, some people feel lighter and brighter after a makeover.

Walking the runway with staff members, just like a real fashion show, is sure to get everyone excited.

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Season of Love

[Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration] We performed 'Koi no Kisetsu' at the day service. 2022

Season of Love

Let’s perform a dance to Pinky & the Killers’ song “Koi no Kisetsu” for an older adult’s birthday.

Just like Pinky & the Killers, wear a rounded derby hat with a curled brim and dance.

Of course, singing is a great option too.

Both the dance and the song set to “Koi no Kisetsu” are likely to delight seniors.

Some may even have personal memories connected to this song.

As they listen, it might bring back recollections of those days.

It’s a recreation activity that can spark conversation and make the celebration even livelier.

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