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[November Health Topic] Indoor Recreation Ideas for Older Adults

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November brings more cold days, and it’s a time when many older adults spend more days indoors.

People tend to move their bodies less, but it’s best to stay as active as possible and promote circulation.

Improved circulation can be expected to have certain benefits, such as helping prevent illness, relieving stress, and stabilizing mental well-being.

Moreover, November is also a time when interactions with others tend to decrease.

When social contact declines, many older adults experience cognitive decline and feelings of loneliness.

With that in mind, this time we’re introducing health ideas for seniors that are recommended for November.

We’ve gathered plenty of easy indoor exercises and games, as well as crafts themed around November.

Please use these as a reference and give them a try.

[November Health Topic] Indoor Recreational Ideas for Seniors (71–80)

Word Calculation Game

[Whiteboard Rec] Word Calculation Rec — We tried a recreation using the rules of numerical calculation

Word Calculation Game

Here is a recreational activity where you try calculating words using the rules of arithmetic.

First, present a few example problems that allow people to discover the rule, and write their answers.

Then, once you feel people have grasped the rule, present the actual problems.

If no one can figure out the rule, it can get dull, so it’s a good idea to offer additional hints if necessary.

If you prepare the problems in advance, you can start without any special materials, so it’s something you can enjoy even in short spare moments.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Newspaper-pulling-with-your-feet game

Three pull-out games using your feet that seniors can play while seated #recreation_for_seniors #seated_activities #newspaper

Newspaper-pulling-with-your-feet game

Here’s a game that gets you moving your feet while having fun and training at the same time.

Have older adults sit in a chair and pull a sheet of newspaper with their feet.

They can pull it with one foot or with both feet together.

You can also have two older adults sit facing each other at a distance and compete—it should be fun.

Besides providing leg exercise, it’s likely to increase interaction among older adults and bring more smiles.

It can also help with a change of pace and stress relief.

Please give it a try.

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In conclusion

November tends to offer fewer opportunities to go outdoors, but these were all activities you can enjoy indoors.

Any of the ideas can be tackled in a lively group or pursued solo with focus.

Please tailor them to the preferences of older adults and enjoy a wonderful time.