[For Seniors] Exciting Team-Based Recreational Activities

stick throw

Recreational Care (04) “Stick Toss” [Stabilize the Core to Improve ADLs]

It’s a game called “stick throwing,” kind of like javelin throw.

Throwing sticks can be dangerous, but these are made by tightly rolling up newspaper, so they’re soft and won’t hurt if they hit someone.

Prepare ten sticks per person, and at the start signal, throw them into a cardboard box placed a short distance away.

It sounds easy, but the sticks’ balance makes it tricky—even when it looks like they’ve gone in, they can bounce out of the box—so it’s surprisingly difficult.

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Bamboo Shoot Digging Game

[New Idea] Bamboo Shoot Digging Game

Here’s a sit-down bamboo shoot digging game you can enjoy.

Tear up newspaper and hide bamboo shoots made from milk cartons in it.

Use a hanger to push aside the newspaper and find the bamboo shoots.

When you peel the milk carton off the bamboo shoots you’ve found, you’ll discover a daikon radish and a bamboo shoot made by wrapping items around plastic bottles.

Each item has points: daikon is 10 points and bamboo shoot is 100 points.

Compete to see how many points you can score—the highest score wins! Setting a time limit will make it even more exciting.

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A game where you take balloons out of a basket

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Let’s work together as a team! Here’s a game idea where you take balloons out of a basket.

Summer often brings to mind uchiwa fans, right? This time, let’s try a unique game that uses uchiwa to lift balloons out of a basket.

You’ll need a stand or table, a deep basket, balloons, and one uchiwa per participant.

Place the basket filled with balloons on the table, and have participants sit around it.

When the signal is given, everyone chants together, “Wasshoi, wasshoi,” while fanning with their uchiwa to get the balloons out of the basket.

It could be even more fun to split into two teams and compete against each other!

Rhythmic gymnastics at Blue Light Yokohama

Seated singing exercise: “Showa Kayō Blue Light Yokohama” – rhythm exercises for seniors and older adults #seniors #exercise

Released in 1968, “Blue Light Yokohama” is one of the signature songs of the Showa era.

Many older adults have likely sung it at karaoke or heard it on TV or the radio.

Let’s try some rhythmic exercises with this familiar tune.

Since the song portrays a couple in love, it could be fun to incorporate movements that match the lyrics.

Older adults might feel nostalgic, recalling the time when this song was popular as they exercise.

You could even sing along while doing the exercises.

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Nakajima Junko

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Ghost Scooping Game

Ghost Scooping Game - Day Service Recreation

Here’s a game that treats plastic bags like little ghosts.

Have older adults sit in chairs and use a stick made from newspaper to scoop up plastic bags placed on the floor.

Then have them place the scooped bags into a bowl set on the chair.

This game helps strengthen the biceps on the front of the upper arm.

It’s perfect for people who find it difficult to bring food to their mouth with a spoon, too.

Since it uses familiar items, it’s easy to do in short breaks.

Because they’re “ghosts,” it could be fun to add eyes and a mouth to the plastic bags.

It’s also great as a Halloween-season activity.

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Nakajima Junko

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Recreation involving hitting with balls and sticks

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This is a recreational activity using balls, sticks, and buckets that lots of people can enjoy.

First, split into two teams.

Each person connects their bucket and stick with the person next to them, and you compete to see which team can hit the ball faster.

The appeal of this game is that it trains quick reflexes.

Because you have to lift what you’re holding, it also builds muscle strength.

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

Depending on the participants—especially older adults—you might adjust the speed at which you connect.

Competing as teams encourages everyone to help each other, fostering cooperation.

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Nanaka

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Recreation using a ball and paper cups

Hilarious! A Brain-Training Exercise: Lively Recreation Using a Ball and Paper Cups

This is a recreation activity that tests strength and concentration: while seated in a chair, you bounce a ball at your feet and then catch it.

First, have participants get used to the ball’s movement and how much force to use by bouncing it at their own feet and catching it with one hand.

Next, pair up.

One person bounces the ball toward their partner, and the person receiving it tries to catch it with a paper cup.

Since everyone applies force differently, judging how the ball will bounce becomes crucial—another point that boosts concentration.

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