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For Seniors: Simple and Fun! November Recreation Ideas

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Here are some November activities and recreations we recommend for older adults.

As November arrives, the scenery begins to shift from autumn to winter, and the temperatures drop quite a bit.

It’s a season where you can enjoy a different kind of seasonal beauty than in the height of autumn, but many older adults may find it hard to move as they’d like due to the cold and end up staying indoors.

With that in mind, this article gathers seasonal games and recreational activities that can be enjoyed indoors.

These ideas are also great for community gatherings and day service settings.

We hope everyone has fun together!

For Seniors: Simple and Fun! November Recreation Ideas (81–90)

Shogi piece stacking game

Shogi piece stacking game

Shogi piece stacking game

It’s a game where you flip over pieces on a shogi board and pick them up using only one finger.

If you make even the slightest sound, you lose your turn and it passes to your opponent.

In the end, the player who has taken more pieces wins.

Keep your ears sharp so you don’t miss any sounds.

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Showa-era Kayōkyoku Quiz

Intro Quiz for Seniors: Beginner Level

Showa-era Kayōkyoku Quiz

The music we listened to in our youth stays with us no matter how old we get, doesn’t it? Since it’s the season for the arts, how about livening things up with a quiz on Showa-era pop songs? If you’re gathering with people from the same generation, you’re sure to have a great time reminiscing about old tunes! It also works as a memory-tracing activity, so it seems great for stimulating the brain.

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Autumn Delicacy Collecting Game

An “Autumn Delicacies Collecting Game” with brain-training elements

Autumn Delicacy Collecting Game

When we think of autumn, we often call it the season of hearty appetites because food tastes especially delicious.

If you’re looking for ideas for an autumn recreation activity at a day service, a “autumn harvest fishing” game is recommended.

Line up lots of autumn delicacies and have participants “fish” them up one after another with a stick.

A key point is to add a brain-training element, such as discussing what dishes can be made with each autumn ingredient.

This also helps exercise seniors’ cognitive skills.

Each item fished has a score written on it, and the person with the highest total wins!

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Paper Cup Pyramid

Let’s stack them up high! Paper Cup Pyramid

Paper Cup Pyramid

This is a game where you stack paper cups into a pyramid within a set time.

The key is not to panic as the time limit approaches.

Stay calm and stack them while checking the balance of each one.

It’s great because the setup is simple.

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Pottery

Mobile pottery classes for senior care facilities - Nagoya - Jiyu Kobo

Pottery

Pottery, where you knead clay and shape it into tableware or ornaments, is perfect for the autumn art season.

Because giving advice on shapes and explaining pottery precautions can sometimes be difficult, hiring a traveling pottery class is recommended.

If you request a visit, they will also fire what you make, so you can fully enjoy the finished pieces.

Not only does designing train your creativity, but the hands-on process of shaping the clay and moving your fingertips is also a major attraction.

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Music appreciation

Music Recreation/Music Therapy for Seniors [Autumn 8]: “Donguri Korokoro” & “Under the Big Chestnut Tree” Brain-Training Singing

Music appreciation

Since it’s often called the “autumn of the arts,” you probably want to enjoy some art-related recreation.

In times like these, music appreciation is an easy activity that even older adults can enjoy.

There are many genres when it comes to listening to music, so instead of sticking only to nostalgic classics, why not use this season as a chance to try genres you don’t usually listen to?

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For Seniors: Simple and Fun! November Recreation Ideas (91–100)

Sweet potato butter

[Sweet Potato Butter Recipe] Irresistibly delicious! Sweet potatoes and butter are the perfect combination.

Sweet potato butter

Speaking of autumn, it’s all about sweet potatoes! Seeing sweet potatoes probably reminds many people of digging them up as kids.

This “Sweet Potato Butter” is an easy and delicious recipe to enjoy sweet potatoes.

First, cut the sweet potatoes into batons.

You’ll use them with the skin on, so wash them well.

Soak the cut sweet potatoes in water to remove bitterness, then pat them dry with paper towels.

Put the drained sweet potatoes and potato starch into a plastic bag, then shake to coat them evenly.

Heat oil in a frying pan, add the starch-coated sweet potatoes, and cook until lightly browned.

Add salt, butter, and sugar, toss to coat, and it’s done.

A splash of soy sauce is also delicious if you like!

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