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

makeup

I want to show off my made-up look to my husband.

Creating time for makeup during a birthday recreation activity seems likely to bring smiles to the residents’ faces.

I think many residents feel especially strong emotions on their birthday, a day when they’re the star.

It’s wonderful to receive makeup on such a special day.

Having someone do the makeup that they can’t easily do themselves can be a nice change of pace and lift their spirits in many ways.

When doing makeup, be sure to ask about the resident’s preferences and use clean makeup tools.

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mayumi

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Melody change rec

[Singing Recreation] I Tried Singing “Donguri Korokoro” to the Tune of “Aa, Jinsei ni Namida Ari”

Let’s try making parody versions using songs that older adults are familiar with, such as nursery rhymes and TV drama theme songs.

Singing the lyrics of a different song to a familiar melody can really liven things up.

The key point here is to choose songs that older adults know well.

If you pick songs that aren’t widely known, their motivation to sing may drop, so please be careful.

With parodies, even if you make some mistakes in the lyrics or go off pitch a little, it can turn into laughter.

It also helps stabilize emotions and relieve stress, so we hope you’ll enjoy singing.

Consciously singing different lyrics to a familiar tune stimulates the brain and supports activation.

Please give it a try.

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Nakajima Junko

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Mop Game

Fun to collect! 🙌 Mop game #seniorActivities #miniGame #dayService #shorts #simpleAndFun

Cleaning is essential in daily life.

This time, we’ll introduce a way to boost practical life skills while having fun with a game.

Use a mop made by attaching tissue to a stick to tidy paper cups into a designated area.

To place them without knocking them over, you’ll need to use push, pull, and slide motions with the mop, as well as adjust your force and speed.

Adding a time limit or setting a maximum number of touches on the paper cups increases the game-like challenge and makes it more enjoyable.

Move your body while playing, and engage the muscles that are useful for everyday life.

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kojifumi

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Recommended for recreation! Hōrun Bingo

Let’s get started together! New Sports – Hōrun Bingo Edition – [Official Niimi City]

Let me introduce “Hōrun Bingo,” a bingo game with elements of sports that gets you moving.

Draw lines on the floor to make a grid where each row has five squares.

You can use sturdy rope or masking tape, so it’s a game you can enjoy anywhere.

Throw a ball into the grid; if you line up three or more in a row, you score points, and you get higher points for four or five in a row.

Decide how many rounds to play and compete on total points.

It’s usually played standing, but you can change the throwing position and try it while seated in a chair too.

It’s an easy bingo game to customize with your own rules.

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utatane

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Sweet Potato in 5 Minutes (Microwave)

Gâteau Sweet Potato: Just 5 minutes in the microwave! Moist and chewy!

Let’s make sweet potato cakes with a moist and chewy texture.

Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into rounds about 1 centimeter thick.

Put the sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, and heat them in the microwave.

Add eggs, sugar, and other ingredients to the heated sweet potatoes and mix well.

Pour the mixture into a container and microwave again.

Once heated, it’s done.

It’s delicious as is, but chilling it will enhance the chewiness.

Enjoy with toppings like sesame seeds or caramel sauce if you like.

Since it’s made in the microwave, it seems safe and easy for older adults to prepare as well.

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Nakajima Junko

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A quiz to find the odd-one-out kanji

[Brain Training for Seniors] Find the character '少' on a whiteboard♪ A game to spot '少' among many '小'!

It’s a game where you look for the odd-one-out kanji whose shape is slightly different from the others that look the same on the board.

Tracing the lined-up characters with your eyes and spotting what feels off helps stimulate the brain.

The more characters there are, the longer it takes to find the odd one out, so it’s recommended to gradually increase the number to really get your brain working.

It could also be fun to aim for missed odd ones by using patterns like kanji with many strokes or subtle differences that are easy to overlook.

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kappamaki

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Have fun catching the ball with your body

[Senior Recreation] No touching others! Ball-based recreation [Preventive Care]

A recommended recreation activity for seniors using a rubber ball.

Rubber balls don’t slip easily, so they’re easier to catch.

This time, work in pairs and toss the ball back and forth, catching it by clamping it between your hands.

It seems like it will train your reaction speed more than catching with your palms.

Switching to one-handed catches or knee catches also adds excitement, so they’re recommended.

Receiving the ball in various ways can help stimulate both mind and body.

A key point is not to overinflate the ball so it’s easier to grip.

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Nanaka

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