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[For Seniors] Recommended Events for May: A Roundup of Ideas That Get Everyone Engaged

[For Seniors] Recommended Events for May: A Roundup of Ideas That Get Everyone Engaged

Last updated:2026/4/10

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
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Leveraging my experience working as a care worker at a day service, I am currently active as a writer in the caregiving and welfare fields. Beyond writing, I hope to expand my work into web design and illustration. I am a mother of three who has begun studying to become a certified social worker.

May is a refreshing season that makes your heart feel light.

As the weather warms up, it becomes easier to hold events at facilities and similar venues.

It’s also a time when older adults may feel like trying new things, isn’t it?

With that in mind, we’re introducing recommended May events for seniors.

We selected activities designed so that even those who find it difficult to move around can still enjoy themselves.

May features many events and observances, such as Golden Week, Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku), and Mother’s Day.

There are also interesting commemorative days that make event planning fun, like “Makeup Day” and “Hyakunin Isshu Day.”

Through these events, seniors within the same facility can communicate more and deepen their connections.

We hope everyone enjoys them together.

[For Seniors] Recommended Events for May: A Roundup of Crowd-Pleasing Ideas (1–10)

Rose Garden Outing RecreationNEW!

[Day Service Kokoro] Outing recreation for our users!! Rose garden 🌹 #shortsfeed #shorts #outingrecreation #elderlycare #nursingcare #dayservice #recreation

Rose Garden Outing RecreationNEW!

Seeing beautiful flowers soothes the heart and gives you a refreshing feeling, doesn’t it? Among flowers, roses often appear in fairy tales, so many people may feel they are something special.

Because roses are said to be difficult to grow, you don’t often see people cultivating many varieties.

That’s precisely why a rose garden, where you’re surrounded by roses as far as the eye can see, lets you experience an extraordinary feeling, as if you’ve wandered into another world.

It’s also a highly photogenic spot, so while enjoying the blossoms, be sure to capture a wonderful shot.

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Zoo outing recreationNEW!

[Day Service Kokoro] Seniors’ outing recreation hits max excitement!! Nostalgic stories in full bloom!? #Zoo #CherryBlossomViewingForSeniors #Grown-UpFieldTrip

Zoo outing recreationNEW!

When it comes to kids’ field trips, the zoo was a classic, wasn’t it? But even as adults, zoos are surprisingly exciting.

The way we see animals as children and the way we see them as adults are different, so I think you’ll make new discoveries.

As you all make your way around the spacious grounds, try talking about your impressions and the things that catch your attention as you meet various animals.

Before long, you’ll surely find yourselves reminiscing, too.

If the weather is nice, why not enjoy some cherry-blossom viewing or a picnic as well?

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Carnation bouquet

Easy! Carnation #MothersDay #Carnation #Origami #MyuAka #Easy

Carnation bouquet

Mother’s Day is in May, isn’t it? Some senior homes and welfare facilities may also hold Mother’s Day events.

When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, carnations are the classic choice.

Here, we’ll introduce an origami bouquet featuring carnations.

Fold origami paper and use scissors to cut and shape the carnations.

Make the stems and leaves as well, then attach the carnation flowers.

Create several carnations, place them in an origami bouquet sleeve, and you’re done.

The finished bouquets can be presented by staff to senior residents as Mother’s Day gifts.

Of course, this also makes a great craft project for May.

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Koinobori Rocket Challenge

#OliveTherapy [Koinobori Rocket] #Event #AfterSchoolDayService #Koinobori #Rocket #Challenge

Koinobori Rocket Challenge

Speaking of major events in May, Children’s Day comes to mind, doesn’t it? When you see carp streamers, doesn’t it remind you of your own childhood? The carp streamers swimming high in the sky look grand and carefree, don’t they? This time, I’d like to introduce a game that uses those carp streamers.

The Carp Streamer Rocket Challenge is a game where you launch a carp streamer rocket.

It’s very easy to make using just a paper cup and a plastic umbrella bag.

Creating hoops and launching the carp streamer rocket to score points sounds like it would be a lot of fun too.

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Tea Picking Game

The “Tea-Picking Game” of the 88th Night

Tea Picking Game

May is the season for harvesting new tea leaves, isn’t it? For many older adults, tea is one of the beverages they can’t do without, and it’s important for daily hydration.

A great activity to get seniors engaged is the Tea-Picking Game.

It’s a tabletop game where players pick up “tea leaves” and compete at plucking them, which helps train the fingertips.

Singing along while playing also develops a sense of rhythm.

Because everyone can enjoy it together, it can help stimulate the brain, too.

Another appeal is the uplifting feeling that comes from experiencing a game full of seasonal flair.

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Fly away! Koinobori

[May Recommendation] Fly Away, Koinobori! [All You Need Is Newspaper]

Fly away! Koinobori

When we go about our days without much thought, many of us may feel we don’t really sense the changing seasons.

This can be especially true for older adults.

For them, engaging in recreation that highlights the seasons is a wonderful idea.

In this article, we’ll introduce a carp streamer (koinobori) activity tied to May.

Let’s make koinobori using newspaper! It’s easy—you just fold or roll the newspaper and draw a face, and you’re done.

Not only is it fun to make, but you can also fly them, so it works great as a game, too.

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Brain-training Exercise Song: Chatsumi (Tea Picking)

So easy you can memorize it in 3 minutes! Brain-training singing exercise for seniors: “Tea Picking”

Brain-training Exercise Song: Chatsumi (Tea Picking)

The balmy month of May is a time when it’s easier for older adults to get moving.

This time, we’re introducing a brain-training exercise with singing that’s perfect for the season.

May is also the season of fresh green tea.

“Chatsumi” (Tea Picking) is a children’s song that symbolizes early summer in Japan, known for its bright, rhythmic melody.

It’s easy to learn, making it suitable for older adults to exercise to.

We’ve incorporated traditional Japanese tea-picking movements into the routine, so it’s easy to enjoy casually.

Singing together as a group also creates a sense of unity and makes for a delightful time.

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