Lovely senior life

[For Seniors] May-Themed Wall Decoration Ideas Full of Seasonal Flair

Social worker / Care workermoko
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.
Worked as a certified care worker for 17 years.Nanaka
I’ve been working as a certified care worker for 17 years. I’m Nanaka, a caregiving web writer. I decided to pursue this profession because I wanted a job that would help people. Having worked in day care for many years, I’ve experienced a wide variety of recreational activities. Exercise set to music, in particular, always created a cheerful atmosphere and was very well received. I’d be delighted to continue delivering writing that resonates with readers through caregiving-related articles. Thank you for your support.

May is the season when spring shifts into early summer.It’s a time when colorful flowers start to appear and we can encounter many plants and animals.There are also many familiar events for seniors, such as Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku) and Mother’s Day.In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for wall decorations that let you feel the joy of May.By creating wall displays that incorporate seasonal traditions—like May events, flowers, and vegetables—seniors can also enjoy a sense of the season.We hope you’ll find some wonderful ideas for wall decorations.

[For Seniors] Seasonal May Wall Decoration Ideas (71–80)

Hydrangea lampshade

Kimie Gangi: “Hydrangea Lampshade” made with tissue paper and hanshi (Japanese calligraphy paper) — hydrangea lampshade #ArtsAndCrafts #ElementarySchool #LightArt #EducationalContent #Seniors

Hydrangea lampshade

Let’s try making one of your indoor light fixtures’ lampshades with a hydrangea motif.

We’ll paste small squares of tissue paper onto a sheet of washi paper.

Since we’ll be using glue thinned with water, the key is to use sturdy washi intended for final drafts.

Attach clusters of blue, purple, and pink tissue squares so they form little bunches.

Add a border of construction paper, roll it into a cylinder, and secure it with clips.

Then place a light bulb or LED light inside, and it’s done.

The tissue-paper hydrangeas will glow through the washi when illuminated.

A hydrangea lampshade like this can help older adults enjoy the feeling of the season, too.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Rain Boots and Hydrangeas

Rain Boots and Hydrangeas: How to Make a Rainy Season Wall Decoration | [Easy Craft][Rainy Season Craft][Elderly Care Activities] #100yen #DIY #DAISO #recreation #caregiving #rainyseason #handmade

Rain Boots and Hydrangeas

Is the rainy season the same time as the peak season for hydrangeas? For many older adults, the word “rainy season” might bring hydrangea flowers to mind.

Here’s a recommended craft for the rainy season: a project featuring rain boots and hydrangeas.

Make the rain boots using origami paper or construction paper.

Create the hydrangeas with craft supplies like felt fabric, cloth, lace, and pearls.

Attach the boots and hydrangeas to a backing board, thread a string for hanging, and it’s complete.

To enhance the rainy-season feel, you can also add raindrops made from construction paper.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Hydrangeas and a snail

Easy with a stapler: Make a hydrangea with origami (with audio commentary)

Hydrangeas and a snail

Here’s a lovely idea featuring beautifully colorful hydrangeas and a little snail.

First, prepare small sheets of origami paper.

If you don’t have small ones, you can quarter a standard sheet to make the same size.

Crease the paper, secure it with a stapler, then open it up to form a flower.

Once you’ve made about ten, gather the flowers and glue them together.

If you attach them closely, you can create a full, realistic hydrangea look.

With such pretty hydrangeas, even the snail seems to be having fun.

Even on gloomy, rain-prone days, this decoration will brighten up your room—so give it a try!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

After the rain

[Craft Idea] After the Rain (June Wall Decorations: Senior Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare) (Umbrellas, Teru Teru Bozu, Hydrangeas) (Origami DIY, Easy Crafts)

After the rain

When the gentle rains of the rainy season stop, it lifts your spirits.

Of course, it’s also a life-giving rain, and the rainy season is an important time, so there are people who welcome it too.

How about expressing a little scene unique to June’s stretch of rainy days with origami? Here’s an origami craft inspired by the clearing after rain.

Try making a closed umbrella, hydrangeas, and teru-teru bozu.

The finished pieces will look lovely as wall decorations or mounted on a backing sheet.

Older adults can also feel the season through making these crafts, and their rainy-season stories might make for lively conversation.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Samurai helmet ornament

Easy with just a few folds! Adult samurai-helmet decoration [Craft Activity] [Dollar Store DIY] [Spring Craft] #100YenShop #DAISO #DIY #Recreation #EasyCraft #DayService #Craft #Seniors #May

Samurai helmet ornament

Here’s a helmet you can make with origami by folding just four times.

It’s easy, so it’s perfect for a quick activity with seniors.

Cut the origami paper into a rectangle, then fold it into the shape of a helmet.

If you use double-sided colored paper or traditional Japanese patterns, it will look even more helmet-like.

The folding method is simple, so it should be easy for seniors to try.

Finish by adding a crest to the front of the helmet with origami.

You can display it on a wreath as is, or paste it onto a backing sheet for a lovely look.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Koinobori made with tsumami-zaiku

[Tsumami Zaiku] Let’s make carp streamers to display in a frame! Children’s Day – Tango no Sekku

Koinobori made with tsumami-zaiku

Koinobori carp streamers swimming majestically across the fresh May skies.

In some areas lately, chances to see koinobori have been decreasing.

For many older adults, Children’s Day and the Boys’ Festival may bring to mind these carp streamers.

So let’s make a koinobori frame decoration that looks as if it’s really swimming.

If you use the tsumami-zaiku technique for the koinobori’s body, it will give a scaly look.

Tsumami-zaiku is one of Japan’s traditional crafts.

The maru-tsumami, made by folding small pieces of fabric into triangles, seems perfect for the scales.

Craftwork that uses your fingers can also be expected to stimulate the brain.

If you also make iris flowers with tsumami-zaiku and arrange them in the frame, it will turn out even more lovely.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

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.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem