Activities perfect for July for seniors: Introducing games and recreational options
When it comes to July traditions, Tanabata immediately comes to mind.
How about incorporating Tanabata-themed activities as a way to enjoy July? There are plenty of lively ideas, such as games inspired by Orihime and Hikoboshi and star-toss games.
In addition to games, we also introduce craft projects like bamboo decorations and tanzaku wish strips.
Working together on Tanabata-themed activities and crafts will warm everyone’s hearts.
Spend a joyful summer moment full of smiles together with older adults.
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Brain Training · Quiz (11–20)
[Reordering Quiz] Summer Festival Foods
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It’s a simple quiz where you rearrange the given hiragana to complete a word.
Setting a theme—like “foods at summer festivals”—can serve as a hint and also let participants enjoy the seasonal vibe.
You can start by having them physically rearrange hiragana cards and then move on to having them rearrange the letters in their heads, so they can enjoy the increased difficulty.
Through the questions, inviting everyone to recall their own summer festival memories can also help liven things up.
Health Quiz

How about giving a quiz that lets people absorb lots of health-related trivia? By not only learning the answers but also applying them to your daily life starting today, you can become healthier than you were yesterday.
For the quiz maker as well, gathering this kind of trivia may spark an even greater interest in health.
Brain Training & Quizzes (21–30)
Place Name Quiz

As we get older, it can be hard to learn new things.
But if you start by tackling simple, unfamiliar kanji readings and memorize them step by step, it could serve as good mental exercise.
Of course, simply recalling kanji you already know can also help prevent cognitive decline.
It’s a blessing that we can keep learning at any age, isn’t it? It might also be a good idea to take another test after some time has passed.
Summer Spot-the-Difference Quiz

Let’s try a spot-the-difference challenge using summer-themed pictures.
Spot-the-difference puzzles, which train observation and concentration, are perfect quizzes for older adults.
By mixing in not only mistakes that are easy to spot at a glance but also subtle ones that take a bit of time to find, you can stimulate the brain even more.
Try increasing the difficulty gradually as you go.
Using images related to summer—such as summer festivals, fireworks displays, or watermelon splitting—will also help older adults feel the season through the illustrations.
In conclusion
Even the heat of July seems like it could bring a pleasant coolness when paired with fond memories.
Games and crafts themed around Tanabata make wonderful recreational activities that older adults can enjoy while feeling the season.
They may also provide a chance to start conversations with people they don’t usually interact with through Tanabata-themed recreation.
Let’s invite everyone to savor the seasonal event at a relaxed pace amid these heartwarming connections!



