[For Seniors] Enjoy June! Introducing Simple, Recommended Wall Decorations

origami snail

[Rainy Season Origami] How to fold a flat snail with audio commentary ☆ Origami Snail tutorial — June decoration

Speaking of snails, they bring to mind the rainy season and June, don’t they? Let’s fold cute snails with origami to decorate and help older adults feel the season.

For the eyes, you can use a hole punch sold at 100-yen shops, stick on eye stickers, or simply draw them by hand.

Since each snail is made by folding a single sheet of origami paper, it should be fun to fold them together with seniors.

Fine finger movements—like making mountain and valley folds and unfolding the paper—stimulate the brain and can help prevent dementia.

Making them together with others also sparks communication and broadens social interaction.

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An origami teru teru bozu

[Origami] How to make a teru teru bozu with a ribbon from one sheet

During the long rainy season when the rain keeps falling, some older adults may remember making teru-teru bozu at home.

Let’s decorate the facility’s walls with teru-teru bozu so everyone can feel the season and reminisce about the past.

Recalling past memories is also effective brain training and can help prevent dementia.

All you need to prepare is a single sheet of origami paper and a pen, and this teru-teru bozu even lets you fold a ribbon around the neck.

If you’re doing this as a craft activity with older adults, note that there are a few slightly tricky folds, so try folding together or otherwise offer support.

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Trellis and morning glory wreath

[Origami] Morning Glory, Asagao, Summer Flower, Morning Glory Wreath, Asagao, Lattice Morning Glory

How about a wreath decorated with origami morning glories and a lattice wall? Although the origami morning glory has a delicate look, it’s made from a single sheet of paper.

By rounding the folded corners with a bamboo skewer, you can recreate softly curved petals.

Origami engages the mind while moving the hands skillfully, which can help stimulate the brain.

With simple steps—attaching parts like the lattice, leaves, and tendrils in addition to the morning glory—it’s a project that’s easy for older adults to try.

The finished piece can be taken home or displayed at the facility.

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Father’s Day rose

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In Japan, the third Sunday of June is Father’s Day.

Some older adults may receive gifts or take part in events on Father’s Day.

Traditionally, yellow roses are given, so why not try making some to decorate the facility walls? Making roses might sound difficult, but you can crumple colored paper, cut it into petal shapes, and glue them together to form the flowers.

This method lets you capture the delicate look of rose petals.

The three-dimensional yellow roses you create might even evoke fond memories for some seniors.

You can also change the colors and make a bouquet of roses—perfect as a crafting activity.

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