For Seniors: Brighten Up the Nursing Home with Festive Christmas Decorations!
As the Christmas season approaches, many senior care facilities decorate their interiors in a festive way, don’t they?
In a bright, colorful atmosphere, we want seniors to feel the spirit of Christmas as they spend their time.
So this time, we’ll introduce Christmas decorations suitable for senior care facilities.
Putting up Christmas decorations helps seniors sense the changing seasons and can also spark conversation.
If you incorporate making the decorations into a craft activity, they can enjoy Christmas even more.
And when the room is decorated with Christmas items they made themselves, it can give them a sense of accomplishment.
By all means, try making some lovely Christmas decorations.
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[For Seniors] Brighten Up Nursing Homes! Christmas Decorations (1–10)
Felt ball ornament
Introducing a ball ornament that brings the cozy warmth of felt.
Even with global warming, the Christmas season still brings a chill in the air.
Many seniors may be spending more time indoors, too.
As a craft to make in a warm room, this felt ball ornament is perfect for the season.
Cut felt into circles with a diameter of 5 cm, then cut each circle in half.
Fold each piece in half and attach with a glue gun.
Glue two pieces together and continue connecting them so they align like radii.
Once you have two “radius” sets, attach a string or bell to one, then connect it to the other.
Using two colors of felt will give it an even nicer finish.
Reindeer made from Yakult containers
Let’s try making a reindeer using empty containers from Yakult or other lactic acid bacteria drinks.
There’s a story that Santa Claus comes riding in a sleigh pulled by reindeer at Christmas, right? Some older adults may have fond memories of telling that story to their children or grandchildren.
As you craft, you might look back on the past and spark lively conversations with others.
You can make it by wrapping yarn around the empty container and attaching antlers, a collar, and facial parts.
The steps are simple, so many older adults will likely be able to take part.
How about adding a little twist and making Santa Claus as well?
Angel Christmas ornament
At Christmas, there are many decorations featuring Santa Claus, reindeer, and snowmen.
Angel ornaments are also a common sight, aren’t they? Some of you might wonder why there are angel decorations.
One reason is that they are inspired by the angel who announced the Annunciation when the Virgin Mary conceived Christ.
Let’s try making such an angel ornament with origami.
Take two sheets of origami paper, accordion-fold them while alternating the sides, then attach a face, a ribbon, and a string to finish.
The steps are simple, but you’ll end up with a cute angel.
It might be nice to take the finished piece home and hang it on an elderly person’s Christmas tree.
[For Seniors] Brighten Up Nursing Homes! Christmas Decorations (11–20)
Christmas boots from a single sheet of origami paper
When you think of Santa Claus, some older adults may picture a white long beard, a red outfit, and red boots.
You can also find products at supermarkets and convenience stores where Santa’s red boots are filled with assorted sweets.
Even just the boots evoke a Christmas image.
So let’s make Christmas boots out of origami that will match decorations on facility walls and wreaths.
The folding method isn’t complicated, making it perfect for sitting and folding while chatting with those around you.
As you fold, you can look back on past Christmas memories, which is sure to spark even more conversation.
Star-shaped Santa Claus
Here’s an introduction to making a Santa Claus out of origami that can also be used as a wreath or ornament.
There are many origami Santa Claus designs out there, right? A slightly unusual star-shaped Santa might feel fresh even to seniors who have folded a lot of origami.
Because the shape is a bit intricate, there are some complex steps, so please provide support tailored to seniors.
If they enjoy origami, they’ll likely have fun folding this piece.
It’s also recommended to decorate it as you like by drawing facial features with a pen or adding stickers.
Snowman lampshade
Let us introduce a lampshade that’s perfect for Christmas decorations.
A lampshade is like an umbrella that covers a lamp or light bulb.
Many older adults have them at home or in care facilities, so they’re probably familiar.
Wrap tracing paper around a small bottle and decorate it with a ribbon to make the snowman part.
Place an LED light inside the small bottle to create the glow.
The “umbrella” part that acts as the lampshade over the bottle is a hat with a pom-pom made of yarn.
If you draw a face on the snowman with stickers or paint, it will look even nicer.
It’s such a cute craft that older adults will likely enjoy chatting as they make it.
Cute Christmas wreath
A pop and cute Christmas wreath made with origami.
Origami uses your fingertips extensively, so it’s a great recreational activity for seniors to try! Plus, making this Christmas wreath will help you enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.
The base of the wreath is made by folding several parts and assembling them together.
Adding origami Santa Clauses and reindeer will boost the Christmas mood even more! You can also create a unique finish by arranging different color combinations for the wreath base parts.
