[For Seniors] Fun and Engaging Recreational Activities in Nursing Homes

Spring-searching walk recreation

Full of beautiful scenery and smiles! Spring-search recreation at a nursing care facility #Shorts

To truly feel the changing seasons, the best thing is to look around outside—you can clearly sense temperature shifts from nature itself.

This recreation incorporates relaxation by encouraging participants to search for seasonal elements during a walk.

Rather than focusing on the game-like aspects, it’s more important to experience the season: have participants carefully scan the surroundings for things unique to that time of year.

Let them relax by connecting with nature, and enjoy the activity with an eye on their concentration as they observe their environment closely.

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How to Find the Best Way to Live Your Life

Film 'How to Find the Best Life' Trailer - In Theaters Friday, October 11, 2019

The film “The Bucket List” was remade in Japan in 2019 based on the original released in the U.S.

in 2007.

It tells the story of a housewife and a female CEO who have been given limited time to live and decide to carry out a young girl’s “bucket list” while they are hospitalized in the same hospital.

Through this journey, they look back on their past and reexamine their future.

Through the radiant performances of Sayuri Yoshinaga and Yuki Amami as they face their remaining time, the film conveys that it’s never too late to take on something new.

The deep sense of empathy that comes from depicting the story against Japanese landscapes—and the way it prompts viewers to reflect on their own lives—are major parts of its appeal.

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Mito Komon Exercise

Activity Care in 3 Minutes Vol.16 [Exercise] “Everyone Knows It! Mito Komon” Gymnastics

This is an exercise routine that moves the whole body to the theme song of Mito Kōmon, a staple of period dramas.

Because it uses a song everyone knows, the music itself is enjoyable.

Despite its powerful feel, the song’s gentle tempo is another key point; moving your body while catching the rhythm helps you generate strength.

Once you get used to moving along with the music, doing it while singing is also recommended, as it is expected to help improve cognitive function.

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Milk carton tower

Activity Care in 3 Minutes Vol. 2 [Play] Milk Carton Building Blocks for All Generations: “It’s very simple! Let’s stack and play with milk cartons.”

This is a game where players compete to see how high they can stack cross-section slices of milk cartons within a time limit.

Since you’re stacking square cartons, your strategy—such as the angle at which you place each piece—and your ability to concentrate are put to the test.

The time limit is a key element: balancing speed with accuracy can help stimulate the brain.

If the carton widths are random, choosing which pieces to use also demands focus, making it an even more challenging and enjoyable experience.

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Exciting towel activity

Senior activities: 5 towel games that are a huge hit and guaranteed to get everyone excited #RecreationForSeniors #Towel #Lively

This is a game that tests how quickly you can make decisions by seeing the outcome of rock-paper-scissors and taking immediate action.

Towels are placed on the table: the winner of rock-paper-scissors quickly pulls the towel, while the loser immediately presses down on it.

If the towel isn’t pulled out, the game continues, and this sequence repeats until someone successfully pulls the towel free.

To act quickly in line with the rock-paper-scissors result, focus and on-the-spot judgment seem to be crucial.

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Chaotic Balloon Volleyball

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It’s a game where two teams sit facing each other across a table and try to knock as many balloons as possible into the opponent’s side.

With so many balloons in play, players must fend off attacks while batting balloons away, so quick hand movements are put to the test.

During the time limit, you’re constantly chasing balloons with your hands, creating a lively atmosphere.

By eagerly reaching for the colorful balloons, the game not only trains physical movement but also offers visual enjoyment.

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Ring Valley Game

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This is a game where you keep a balloon volleyball rally going while also keeping track of how many times you can send the balloon through a ring installed above.

By adding an extra element to the rally, players can focus more on the game, and aiming to hit the balloon upward can also help improve posture.

Quick decisions are important too—such as whether you should be the one to put the balloon through the ring or hit it to a spot that makes it easier for someone else to do so.

Splitting into teams and taking on the challenge together may also be a key point for boosting fun, as it helps teammates feel a stronger bond.

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