[For Seniors] Have Fun Making Things Based on Today’s Mood! Today’s Recommended Craft

A pouch that can manage medication for four doses a day

Morning, noon, evening, and before bed! A case that makes managing a week’s worth of medication easy.

Some older adults need to take medication as many as four times a day—morning, noon, evening, and before bed.

Here’s a handy item for them.

Attach a laundry bag or a soft plastic sheet to a fabric in your favorite pattern or color, and create divided pockets for about four doses × one month.

Adding decorations like lace or appliqués not only makes it cute, but also helps distinguish it from others—highly recommended.

Add a button and make it like a notebook for easy carrying.

If you use a lovely pattern, you’ll want to pick it up and open it, which helps prevent forgetting to take your medicine.

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A Thank-You Letter for Respect for the Aged Day

Easy way to make an origami flower pop-up card (niceno1) Origami Flower Pop-Up Card Tutorial

The third Monday of September is Respect for the Aged Day.

It’s a day for families to say thank you to grandparents, but why not take this opportunity to write a letter of appreciation to someone who helps you in your daily life? From facility staff to residents, and from residents to their loved ones—anyone would be happy to receive a letter of thanks.

You could draw a September-themed illustration and make it into a picture postcard, or handcraft a pop-up flower message card.

Be sure to share your words of appreciation.

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Pinecone doll

[Simple Craft] Pine Cone Doll: Person Playing the Violin – School Curriculum-Compatible Craft #1

Pinecone dolls are a perfect craft for autumn.

They’re made using pinecones, acorns, twigs, and dried leaves.

Because they use natural materials, you can appreciate the unique character of each component.

All you need to do is attach the materials with a hot glue gun, so it’s an easy craft for older adults to try.

Touching natural materials allows you to experience the season, which can also help stimulate the minds and bodies of seniors.

By imagining a leaf as a violin, you can complete a doll that looks like it’s playing the violin.

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Momotaro

Recommended for senior recreation! The popular craft kit 'Momotaro'

The story of “Momotaro” has long been loved as a tale in which Momotaro sets out to defeat demons with millet dumplings made by his grandmother hanging at his waist, accompanied by a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant.

This time, let’s make the main character, Momotaro.

Cutting out small parts with scissors involves fine hand movements and thinking about “How should I cut this?”, which provides good stimulation for the brain and is expected to help prevent dementia.

If you’re doing this in a senior care facility, it’s safer to pre-cut the parts and have participants do the pasting.

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potted morning glory

(Paper Flower) Cute! How to make a morning glory flower with origami [DIY]

Here’s an introduction to making a realistic potted morning glory using origami and craft wire.

The finished piece can be displayed in a facility or in a senior’s room! When seniors see a piece they worked hard on displayed in their room, they may grow more attached to the facility.

Through this morning glory craft, we hope they’ll feel lively and positive each day.

Of course, gifting the finished piece is wonderful as well.

There are a few fine details involved, but with staff support, please have fun making it together.

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Crane and Turtle

[Elderly Care Recreation] “Wall Decoration to Wish for Longevity with Cranes and Turtles” – Wall-Making Activity

The third Monday of September is Respect for the Aged Day.

With wishes for continued health and longevity, how about making a wall decoration of cranes and turtles for the occasion? A simple method is to cut out each part from construction paper and assemble them, but creating a three-dimensional craft using items like paper plates or plastic wrap tubes is also recommended.

For the crane’s wings, using white fabric or white tissue paper will give a soft impression.

Try making many pieces—cranes at rest, cranes in flight, and turtles surrounding them—to create a lively and festive display!

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Paper roll cake

Christmas Craft (Part 1): Easy Cardboard “Paper Roll Cake”

Let’s make a delicious-looking Swiss roll cake out of paper! With just cardboard and origami, you can create an adorable cake.

Attach origami that looks like cream and fruit onto a rolled piece of cardboard.

Together with older adults, you can choose your favorite colors of origami and add Christmas-themed decorations to create a one-of-a-kind cake.

It’s a great way to keep fingers moving while enjoying a nice chat.

The finished cake will look lovely as a room decoration and also makes a perfect gift for someone special.