[For Seniors] Brain-training puzzle game you can enjoy solo! Perfect pastime for killing time

A game where you flip over plastic bottle caps placed in an egg carton

[No-Crowding Solo Activity] Supervised by a Recreation Care Worker! Simple Indoor Handmade Game Video for Seniors: 'A Game Where You Flip Bottle Caps in an Egg Carton Using Chopsticks☆'

Using only a single chopstick, you flip plastic bottle caps placed in an egg carton.

When done deftly, it almost looks like cooking takoyaki.

The trick is actually in where you insert the chopstick and how you move it.

By rubbing the chopstick against the cap, the pressure makes the cap spin and flip.

Because you’re using a tool and performing fine motor movements, the stimulation travels from the hands to the brain, so it can also serve as good brain training.

If you time it, it even becomes competitive, making it enjoyable for individuals as well as small groups.

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Kendama

[Kendama] Recommended for beginners! 10 essential beginner tricks!

With kendama, you can exercise your legs, hips, and arms while having fun.

In recent years, various models of kendama have been released, so you can enjoy starting by choosing one you like.

It could be fun to buy one that lights up or makes sounds and show it off when your grandchild visits.

Also, there are kendama tournaments and certification tests.

Once you’ve mastered some tricks, be sure to give them a try.

Note that these certifications and competitions may have rules about which kendamas can be used, so be sure to check in advance when you make your purchase.

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Finger-knitted acrylic scrubber

Easy even for beginners! You can make an eco-friendly scrubber with finger knitting.

Finger-knitted acrylic scrubbies are an easy craft idea that uses readily available acrylic yarn.

Their soft feel and colorful look make them appealing, and they’re also highly practical—they clean well and dry quickly.

Since the process involves hooking the yarn with your fingers as you knit, it’s perfect for finger exercises, and the fine motor movements can even provide brain-training benefits.

By experimenting with colors and shapes, you can create your own unique designs, and sharing the finished pieces with one another can turn the activity into a great opportunity for communication.

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beanbags

How to Juggle Three Beanbags [How to Play with Beanbags]

Since ancient times, otedama (beanbag juggling) has been a classic solo pastime.

Chances are, everyone played it at least once as a child.

People vary in how good they are at it, but when it goes well, it’s fun and a great way to relieve stress.

It’s also excellent exercise for your arms, so why not take this opportunity to give it another try? If you’re not confident, start with one and gradually increase the number.

Once you get used to it, you should be able to handle about four.

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