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[Enjoyable for people with hemiplegia too] Participate while seated! Simple and fun recreation

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You want to make rehabilitation for people with hemiplegia more effective while still having fun, right? This time, we’re introducing enjoyable, easy-to-try recreational activities.

There are plenty of options that get the body moving and bring smiles, such as the newspaper-rolling game, a cup-and-ball toy made from milk cartons, and finger exercises.

They can be enjoyed alone or with others, and the appeal is that you can continue at your own pace without overexertion.

You can expect various benefits, like improving finger dexterity and training balance.

Facility staff should ensure safety by staying nearby to supervise and support.

Try incorporating these into daily life to make functional recovery both fun and effective!

[Fun for People with Hemiplegia Too] Participate While Seated! Simple and Entertaining Recreations (1–10)

Rolling up a newspaper with one hand

Senior activity: super easy, can be done seated with both hands or one hand—newspaper roll-up. #RecreationForSeniors #Newspaper #Easy

Rolling up a newspaper with one hand

We’d like to introduce a one-handed newspaper-rolling game that you can enjoy without putting stress on your legs or back.

Prepare some newspapers and start the game.

There are two ways to play: a one-handed version and a two-handed version.

For people with hemiplegia, have them participate using their unaffected hand.

Sit in chairs and compete with several people; the first person to finish rolling up the newspaper wins.

There’s also a length challenge: using the same newspaper, the person who rolls it the longest wins.

The key is to actively use your fingertips as you roll.

Playing some music during the game might make it even more exciting.

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Turtle scooping

Having fun again today! Turtle scooping~ 😂 #dayservice #senioractivities #minigame #shorts #fun #recreation

Turtle scooping

Here’s a turtle scooping activity that also helps practice finger and wrist movements.

Prepare turtles made from construction paper, protected with lamination, and attach a plastic bottle cap to the back of each one.

Using a ladle to scoop the turtles is recommended.

Try scooping the turtles placed inside a box.

The bottle cap on the back makes them a bit unstable, which is part of the fun.

If using a ladle is too difficult, feel free to scoop with your hands—be flexible so everyone can enjoy it.

It might get lively, just like goldfish scooping at a festival.

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Stacking paper cups

Recreation for seniors: one-handed, improves finger strength, and useful in daily life—stacking paper cups.

Stacking paper cups

Here’s a cup-stacking game that boosts finger strength and concentration.

Get some paper cups and clothespins ready and have fun.

Use the clothespins to stack the paper cups.

Whoever stacks five cups before their opponent wins.

The key is the grip strength you use to open and close the clothespins while stacking.

Once you get used to it, try setting a time limit or playing in teams for an extra challenge.

It’s a game you can enjoy over and over, so give it a try!

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[Fun for People with Hemiplegia Too] Participate While Seated! Simple and Entertaining Recreations (11–20)

Opening a plastic bottle cap

For people with hemiplegia: Train fine finger movements using a plastic bottle

Opening a plastic bottle cap

Opening plastic bottle caps can be a fun rehabilitation activity.

The motion of opening the cap exercises your fingers and helps improve flexibility.

Adjusting the amount of force as you open it also trains hand dexterity and control.

It’s practical training that can be applied immediately in daily life.

It’s also a good opportunity to improve concentration.

However, it’s important to do it within a comfortable range.

Keep safety in mind and enjoy the activity.

With a bit of creativity, there are many ways to make it enjoyable!

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bamboo shoot digging

Recreation for seniors: Easy one-handed activity! Bamboo shoot digging

bamboo shoot digging

Let’s liven things up with a game themed around one of spring’s seasonal flavors: bamboo shoots.

Some seniors may have even gone out to dig bamboo shoots in a bamboo grove.

In this game, you win if you can catch the bamboo shoot—made from a paper cup—faster than your opponent.

Real bamboo shoot digging takes strength and can be tough, but with this game, where both the “tool” and the bamboo shoot are paper cups, seniors with hemiplegia can enjoy it easily.

Through the game, some seniors might recall times when they dug bamboo shoots or ate them.

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Color-coded ring picking

Recreation Care (11) “Color-Sorted Ring Pickup” [Dominant Hand Switching Training]

Color-coded ring picking

The “color-sorted ring pickup” made from newspaper and construction paper is a recreational activity that helps build skills while having fun.

It’s a game where you use a stick to pick up rings and sort them by color, training concentration and hand movements.

It’s also appealing because it’s easy to prepare with familiar materials.

Using the stick helps with hand practice, and the sorting task engages the mind.

Picking up colorful rings sounds very exciting.

I think it’s a wonderful activity that allows everyone to enjoy rehabilitation together while getting energized.

Why not give it a try with everyone?

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Beanbag Bingo

Recreation for seniors: simple brain training, exciting, can be done one-handed! Beanbag Bingo

Beanbag Bingo

Here’s a bingo-style game using beanbags that you can enjoy with one hand.

Prepare a sheet of paper with a 5-by-5 grid.

Take turns with your opponent placing one beanbag on a single square.

The first person to line up four beanbags in a row—vertically, horizontally, or diagonally—wins.

Beanbags are light, so there’s little risk of injury if they fall, which is a plus.

While aiming to make your own line of four, you’ll also try to block your opponent.

It’s a game that encourages focused thinking and may help stimulate the brain.

Try playing while seated in chairs with older adults, and have fun getting lively together.

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