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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 (21–30)

Carnation bouquet

Easy! Carnation #MothersDay #Carnation #Origami #MyuAka #Easy

Carnation bouquet

Mother’s Day is in May, isn’t it? Some senior homes and welfare facilities may also hold Mother’s Day events.

When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, carnations are the classic choice.

Here, we’ll introduce an origami bouquet featuring carnations.

Fold origami paper and use scissors to cut and shape the carnations.

Make the stems and leaves as well, then attach the carnation flowers.

Create several carnations, place them in an origami bouquet sleeve, and you’re done.

The finished bouquets can be presented by staff to senior residents as Mother’s Day gifts.

Of course, this also makes a great craft project for May.

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Poodle Arrangement

[Senior Recreation] Poodle Arrangement Made with Tissue Paper (May, Spring) — How to Make

Poodle Arrangement

May has Mother’s Day.

Some older adults may have received carnations or given them as gifts.

Here is a craft using tissue paper with a carnation theme.

Fold the tissue paper in an accordion style, bundle it, and you’ll make a carnation.

You can also arrange the tissue paper carnation into the shape of a poodle.

It’s a cute project that older adults are likely to enjoy as they make it.

Working while seated in a chair, they may also find it sparks conversation and helps build connections with those around them.

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[For Seniors] Recommended Recreational Activities for Mother's Day (31–40)

Foot bath with iris-infused water

On Children's Day, let's take a shobu (iris) bath! For Children's Day footbaths, make it a shobu (iris) bath.

Foot bath with iris-infused water

While Tango no Sekku is known as Children’s Day, its original meaning—warding off evil and praying for good health—brings blessings to everyone.

So today, we’d like to introduce a foot bath using sweet flag (shobu).

All you need is a large container, hot water, and shobu.

That’s it.

Fill the container with hot water and float the shobu on top.

Since the leaves could potentially irritate the skin, chopping them into small pieces and placing them in a mesh bag allows you to enjoy it safely.

The expected benefits include promoting circulation, relieving fatigue, strengthening the internal organs, easing sensitivity to cold, and alleviating stiff shoulders, making it especially pleasing for older adults.

You can find shobu at supermarkets or florists, so please give it a try.

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Hand massage

Give the gift of soothing relaxation with a carefully performed hand massage using oils or creams! The hands contain many pressure points that influence various internal organs.

By gently stimulating and loosening them through hand massage, you can enjoy benefits such as improved circulation, hand treatment, and reduced swelling, along with ample relaxation effects.

What’s more, stimulating the hands is also said to help activate the brain.

It’s truly perfect for recreation at facilities like day services.

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Making a carnation brooch

[Origami Activity] Tissue-Paper Carnation Brooch — Perfect for Mother’s Day Events! Senior Recreation, Origami

Making a carnation brooch

This brooch features carnations made from layers of tissue paper that look three-dimensional and realistic.

Stack about five sheets of tissue paper cut to a suitable size, accordion-fold them, and secure the center with a twist tie.

Trim the edges with craft pinking shears, then gently separate the tissue layers one by one to form a carnation piece.

Punch a hole in the center of a circle cut from cardboard, thread the carnation’s twist tie through and fasten it, then attach another piece of cardboard with a safety pin affixed.

Your brooch is ready to brighten up your chest area, bag, and more.

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Mother’s Day Spot-the-Difference Quiz

[Spot the Difference] A Mother’s Day illustration spot-the-difference quiz! Can you find 3 differences in 90 seconds? [Aha Moment • Anti-Aging • Illustration • Difficult • 90-Second Brain Training Spot-the-Difference Quiz] #075

Mother's Day Spot-the-Difference Quiz

Many facilities likely incorporate spot-the-difference quizzes that stimulate brain activity into their regular recreation.

If you’re planning something for a Mother’s Day event or activity, we recommend themes that feel true to the day, such as illustrations of carnations or scenes of family togetherness.

In spot-the-difference, finding the mistakes as quickly as possible is key.

Still, as people take in the heartwarming illustrations, some may be filled with nostalgia, thinking, “I remember when my child helped with cleaning or washing the dishes on Mother’s Day.”

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Carnations sewn on paper

Sewing carnations on paper ☺️ Also perfect for a Mother’s Day card ♪ #shorts #craft #parenting #childcare #handmade

Carnations sewn on paper

This is a carnation art piece made by stitching on paper! First, sketch your design on paper while considering where the needle will pass through, and place it on a corkboard.

Using an awl or similar tool, punch holes along the sketch, then remove it from the corkboard and use thicker thread, like embroidery floss, to stitch the pattern.

Once you’ve stitched all the sections, cut the thread and secure the ends with tape so they don’t unravel, and you’re done! The idea of “sewing on paper” is quite innovative, isn’t it? Many people probably haven’t tried it before, so why not take this opportunity to give it a go?

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