[For Seniors] Enjoy safely even during the COVID-19 pandemic: Seated activities

Plastic bag activity

If you want an activity right now, try this: Easy to prepare and exciting! A recreation using plastic bags [Elderly Recreation / Day Service]

Here are some simple activities you can do with plastic bags! First is the Plastic Bag Toss, where you use a fan (uchiwa) to create wind and blow off a plastic bag placed over a plastic bottle.

Second is the Stuff-It Game: prepare lots of balls and cardboard tube cores, and compete to see who can pack the most into a plastic bag—just like a supermarket “all-you-can-pack” deal.

Third is the Centrifugal Force Game: put a water-filled plastic bottle into a plastic bag and, using centrifugal force, swing and throw it into a distant basket.

These are easy games you can do with items you no longer need, so give them a try when a sudden rain keeps you from going out for a walk!

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PET bottle stand

Recreation for seniors — guaranteed to be a hit! A one-handed plastic bottle stand game

Let’s liven things up with a one-handed bottle-standing game! You’ll need a stick, plastic string, a rubber band, and some plastic bottles.

Attach the plastic string to the end of the stick, and fix a rubber band to the end of the string.

Hold it like a fishing rod and hook the rubber band onto the bottle cap to stand the bottle upright.

Set out multiple bottles in different sizes—small, medium, and large—and whoever stands all of theirs up first wins! Since plastic bottles are light and tip over easily, add some weight with duct tape or by putting a little water inside.

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Seated exercises

[At-home Exercises] Exercises you can do while seated.

These seated exercises consist entirely of movements you can do while sitting, such as moving your fingers or spreading your legs.

Since each participant’s abilities may differ, start with simple movements.

Even moving your body a little can clear your mind and lift your spirits—this recreation offers benefits for both body and mind.

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Word guessing game

Convey it without saying the answer! Word-guessing game [Senior Recreation]

A word-guessing game where you avoid using the proper nouns from the prompt and give only hints could be a fun way to exercise your brain as a form of recreation.

Since you can’t get the right answer without both explanatory skill and imagination, it also helps activate the brain.

It’s enjoyable one-on-one, but making it a competition between two guessers makes it even more exciting, so it’s highly recommended.

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