Recommended winter wall decorations for seniors: heartwarming ideas
During the persistently cold winter, many older adults tend to spend more time indoors.
Winter is full of enjoyable events and festivities, such as Christmas, New Year’s, and Setsubun.
Let’s help older adults feel the season even while indoors with winter-themed wall decorations!
In addition to winter events and traditions, there are also decorations inspired by flowers that are at their best during this time of year.
Craft activities that use fine motor skills can help prevent dementia and are also recommended as a communication tool.
Enjoy creating together and have a wonderful time.
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[For Seniors] Recommended Winter Wall Decorations: Heartwarming Ideas (11–20)
Christmas-colored flag

These simple flags made up of a row of triangles capture the fun atmosphere of events and festivals.
To convey a Christmas vibe, we recommend arranging Christmas colors like red, green, and white.
Place each triangle so that they overlap slightly, and pay attention to the center crease of each triangle—focusing on this part will create a sense of depth, even though it’s a flat decoration.
The string simply passes through the gaps between the triangles, allowing it to move freely.
This makes it interesting not only for simple curves but also for following more complex shapes.
Hartleys

We’d like to introduce an origami “Heart Wreath” that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day decorations! Make several heart-shaped pieces out of origami paper and connect them together.
The process of folding the heart shape involves some fine steps, which might seem difficult to some.
But since you repeat the same heart shape, once you learn how to fold it, it becomes easy.
Enjoy folding together—such as with seniors—while having fun.
The finished wreath will look great displayed on a facility wall, and it’s also lovely to take home and decorate your room.
It’s a cute wreath, so give it a try!
Oni and Otafuku

When it comes to events in February, many people probably think of Setsubun.
Here’s a perfect recreation activity for Setsubun: making an oni (demon) and Otafuku.
First, fold origami to create the outlines of the oni and Otafuku, then attach facial parts cut out from paper.
If you put them up on the wall, you can enjoy a festive Setsubun atmosphere.
By the way, in the context of Setsubun, Otafuku represents the “fuku” in the phrase “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” (Demons out, good fortune in).
So it’s recommended to display them as a set.
poinsettia

When it comes to major events in December, Christmas is the one that comes to mind.
As Christmas approaches, how about making poinsettia flowers as wall decorations—just like the ones you often see in displays at florists and shops around town? We’ll use red, green, and yellow tissue paper.
The leaves are green and the flowers are red, but the method is the same for both.
Fold them in an accordion, trim the corners, staple the center, and fluff them out.
Since the red goes on top of the green, the key is to make the red slightly smaller.
Make lots of them and fill the entire wall with fluffy flowers—it’ll look bright and exciting!
Ehomaki (lucky direction sushi roll)

The wall decorations of Ehomaki are lovely.
Since they’re made with origami and colored paper, they’re super easy to put together.
It’s fun to choose the seaweed and fillings and make an Ehomaki that’s uniquely yours.
If you give it a 3D finish, it looks even more realistic.
It also sounds fun to make them together in a lively group.
Once you hang the finished Ehomaki on the wall, the space will be filled with a seasonal vibe.
It will likely brighten the atmosphere of day-service centers and facilities, too.
Let’s enjoy Setsubun together while looking at the delicious-looking Ehomaki.
It will be a heartwarming, wonderful time.
Daruma made from a milk carton

Here’s an introduction to making “Milk Carton Daruma” crafts you can enjoy in winter.
Using familiar materials like milk cartons, paper cores, and tissue paper, you can create colorful, unique daruma figures.
Try making original daruma together with older adults by choosing favorite colors and patterns.
It’s also nice to give them a New Year’s touch by arranging them as zodiac-themed daruma.
The process involves handwork, which helps with finger rehabilitation, and it’s a fun way to express creativity.
Display the finished pieces on the wall to enjoy a sense of the winter season.
Spend a warm, pleasant time together with older adults.
[For Seniors] Recommended Winter Wall Decorations: Heartwarming Ideas (21–30)
Setsubun wreath

Making Setsubun wreaths is a lovely recreational activity that seniors will enjoy.
Starting with the wreath base and then decorating it with motifs like oni (ogres), Otafuku (the smiling goddess), and beans stimulates creativity.
Using a variety of materials—colored paper, origami, pipe cleaners, and beads—results in unique, personalized creations.
The time spent crafting together with seniors will be very fulfilling.
Once the finished wreaths are hung on the wall, you can feel the changing seasons and look forward to the arrival of spring.
It’s perfect for creating heartwarming winter memories.



