[For Seniors] Recommended for older adults: enjoyable recreational activities

Balloon-carrying game with vinyl tape

[Day Service Ready to Use] [Day Service Recreation] Easy! Balloon Carrying Game with Vinyl Tape 🎈

People probably imagine each person making a balloon float on their own, but adding a cooperative element could make it even more exciting.

In this version, pairs face each other and each holds an end of a strip of vinyl tape, pulling against one another and moving it to keep the balloon aloft.

You could aim to keep the balloon floating for as long as possible, or turn it into a game where you transport the balloon to a goal.

It’s a game that engages both body and mind: coordinating the pair’s movements while skillfully keeping the balloon in the air.

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Ping-pong

Aim! Paper Cup Ping-Pong [A Party Game That Pops with 100-Yen Store Supplies]

Here’s an easy game you can enjoy with just two items.

It’s a tabletop game using paper cups and ping-pong balls.

Try bouncing the ping-pong ball into the paper cups or tossing it in without a bounce.

The cups have scores written on them in advance, so you can compete for points.

By trying several rounds and adding up the scores, you can also expect some brain-training benefits.

Since ping-pong balls are light, they don’t require much strength and pose little risk of injury if dropped, making this especially recommended for older adults.

Throwing the ping-pong ball also works as an arm exercise, so it’s a fun way to get some training while playing.

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Push Pump Tower

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This is a game where you use push pumps that release air when pressed to move a balloon to its destination.

First, set up several push pumps under a large tube to create a structure that blows air upward.

Put the balloon into the tube, and when the start signal is given, everyone keeps pumping air until the balloon shoots up out of the tube.

The longer the tube, the harder it is to launch the balloon, so it’s recommended to adjust the tube length and the number of participants according to your group’s abilities.

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Gift-stuffing game

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This is a game where players compete to see how many presents they can stuff into their own bag within a time limit, taking them from a table.

When pushing the presents in, they should use force while still being careful not to tear the bag—encouraging awareness of strength control.

To keep players from focusing only on the simple act of stuffing, it’s recommended to make the presents colorful so the visuals are enjoyable too.

If you randomize the sizes and shapes of the presents, you can also add an element of judgment in choosing which ones to put in the bag.

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Plastic Bottle Bowling

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Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, bowling was hugely popular in Japan.

It’s said there were more than 3,500 bowling alleys nationwide, and bowling TV programs were very well received.

Let’s enjoy a bowling game that’s sure to spark nostalgic conversation.

Line up several plastic bottles on a table and have older adults roll a ball at them.

Since it’s a seated bowling activity, it’s suitable for people who have difficulty standing or who use wheelchairs.

With calls like “So close!” and “Strike!” the room is sure to take on a warm, friendly atmosphere.

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Recreation involving hitting with balls and sticks

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This is a recreational activity for large groups using balls, sticks, and buckets.

First, split into two teams.

Each person connects their bucket and stick with the person next to them, and the teams compete to see who can strike the ball faster.

The appeal of this game is that it trains quick reaction time.

Since you lift the items during play, it also helps build muscle strength.

It could also be fun to pass to the person in front and connect in a random order.

Depending on the participants’ age or abilities, you might adjust the speed of connecting.

Competing as teams encourages everyone to help one another and fosters cooperation.

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Roll the ball game

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The Roll-the-Ball Game is a simple, tabletop recreation you can enjoy easily.

You place a frame on the desk, put a ball inside it, and pull the ball using a string.

It’s played one-on-one, and because you can do it while seated, it’s easy on the body.

As you pull the ball, you wind the string around and around, which can help develop fine motor skills.

It’s also a bit thrilling, since you’re disqualified if the ball leaves the frame.

The key is to pull the ball without letting it slip out of the frame.

Thinking about how to pull the ball effectively can also help improve both mental and physical functions.

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