[Nursing Home] Recommended for Sports Day! Lively Recreational Activities

Newspaper ball rolling relay

If you want a super exciting group game, this is it! Newspaper Ball Rolling Relay

Sit facing your teammates, hold a sheet of newspaper taut, and pass a ball that comes from the side onto the next sheet of newspaper.

Since the goal is to finish transporting the ball faster than the opposing team, it’s a game where teamwork is key.

You can also adjust the difficulty and make it even more exciting by adding variations, such as poking holes in the newspaper or using beanbags instead of a ball.

Because you predict your teammate’s movements across from you and twist your arms and body while moving the ball, it seems like a game that gives your whole body a workout.

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Slow training to build strong legs and hips

Boost Your Focus! Slow-Training to Build Strong Legs and Hips [Senior Recreation]

This is a game where two people sit facing each other and try to pass beanbags to one another using their feet.

Place the beanbag on the top of your foot and flick it up; be mindful not only of how much force you use, but also of the angle of your kick.

Catch the incoming beanbag with your hands—your quick reactions and focus will be tested as you judge where it’s headed.

It’s not just about individual control; the intention to deliver the beanbag well to your partner is also key.

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Let’s play frisbee

[Senior Recreation] Let’s Play with a Frisbee: Plastic Bottle Edition

Here’s a game using a frisbee.

Stand empty plastic bottles on the floor, and have the seniors throw a frisbee to knock them down.

Frisbees had a bit of a boom in Japan from the 1970s to the early 1980s, so some seniors may have played with them back then.

The game might also bring back fond memories.

Forming teams and competing for points can make it more exciting, but of course, it’s plenty of fun to play solo as well.

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Beach ball soccer basket toss

[Senior Recreation] Beach Ball Soccer Basket Using Feet

This is a game where players kick a beach ball with their feet, aiming to get it into a basket placed in the center.

Controlling leg strength is key.

Since it’s played while seated, players are also tested on sharing the ball with the person next to them and judging how far their own feet can reach.

The larger the circle and the farther the distance to the basket, the more power is required, so help participants adjust appropriately and move their legs firmly.

To foster more refined control of force, it’s also recommended to adjust the size of the ball and the basket.

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String Balloon Relay

Recreation for seniors: Simple and exciting! String-and-balloon drop

It’s a game where you work with the person across from you to skillfully control a string you’re holding and carry a balloon to a target location.

Because you can’t move the balloon well with your own power alone, you feel a bit of frustration, but also the fun of cooperation.

If you make it like a relay where you pass the balloon to the next person, not only coordination with the person opposite you but also strategy with the person before and after you is tested, which makes the game even more engaging.

It’s a game where the spirit of cooperation is key, including how you tension and move the string.

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Casual Ball Curling

[Easy-to-prepare and exciting recreation] [Day service activity] Simple circle-style ball curling

Curling became well-known through the Winter Olympics, so many of you may already be familiar with it.

It’s a team game where you compete to see which team can get their balls closer to the center ball.

Preparing this recreation is as simple as getting a few balls ready.

That’s all it takes to create a fun activity that helps participants interact more with each other.

Since it can be played while seated, it’s also appealing because it can be enjoyed in a way that suits the physical and mental conditions of older adults.

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Rolling beach ball

Recreation for Seniors – Easy to Prepare & Hilarious! Rolling Beach Ball

It’s a game where you skillfully control a string connected to the chair opposite you to move a beach ball resting on it.

Your ability to judge how moving the string in your hands affects the ball’s motion is put to the test.

You move the ball by changing angles and widening the span, while simultaneously being careful not to let the string slack—this dual task helps stimulate the brain.

The longer the string, the harder it is to control, so once you get used to it, we recommend gradually trying longer setups.

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