For Seniors: Simple and Fun! November Recreation Ideas
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!
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For Seniors: Simple and Fun! November Recreation Ideas (71–80)
Crossword
Brain-teasing recreational activities are especially popular in autumn.
If you’re looking for something like that, crosswords are a great choice.
The rule is simple: using the clues for the across and down entries, you fill in words to complete the entire grid.
They’re perfect for thoughtful solo time, but also fun to enjoy with friends.
scratch art
Scratch art is the perfect recreation for fine motor exercise.
Instead of drawing, you scrape along pre-printed lines to complete an illustration.
Since the underlying sketch is already there, anyone can end up with a beautiful result—that’s the charm.
You can easily enjoy the little thrill of success when it turns out well.
When it gets cold, even people who aren’t seniors sometimes find it hard to move their bodies, right? But with scratch art, you only use your hands! That small amount of movement is more than enough to have fun.
It’s also sold online, so be sure to check it out.
Nail care
No matter how old we get, women always want to stay beautiful.
They say your hands show your age, so whether you keep them looking nice can make a big difference in the impression you give.
Clean, well-groomed fingertips leave a good, fresh impression even on men.
So why not enjoy doing your nails? When the hands you see often are bright and polished, it can really lift your mood!
Buddy Counting Game
For seniors, it’s a “count-the-group game” that also works as brain training.
The rules are simple: draw lots of two kinds of foods on the same page, then quickly answer the question, “How many ○○ are there?” For example, draw mushrooms and Pacific saury—then ask, “How many mushrooms are there?” It’s easy when the numbers are small, but as they increase you’ll catch yourself thinking, “Did I count that one?” and starting over—so it gets tricky.
There are many video problem sets uploaded for this game, so you can project them on a screen and start playing right away without making your own!
Health Quiz
How about a game for your autumn recreation that’s not only fun but also educational? This game quizzes you on health-related knowledge.
Even basic health facts are sometimes only vaguely understood, right? You can even calculate your body fat—something many of us worry about—quite easily.
Do you know how? Let’s learn these things in a fun way!