[For Senior Care Facilities] Fun! Recommended Events for October
In October, the heat eases and there are more days when the sunlight feels gentle.
There are also plenty of activities like autumn sports festivals and Sports Day, as well as seasonal events such as the Harvest Moon and Halloween.
October is full of fun.
Why not plan recreational events that let older adults enjoy the atmosphere of October?
Here are some event ideas, full of October flair, that seniors can enjoy.
Let’s bring seasonal joy to seniors, who may spend similar days, through events that highlight the time of year!
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[For Senior Care Facilities] Fun! Recommended Events for October (21–30)
Halloween Garland
Here’s how to make a Halloween garland using paper cutouts.
Prepare origami paper in your favorite colors, divide each sheet into three strips 5 cm wide, then glue the strips together end to end to make a long piece.
Accordion-fold it, then draw Halloween-themed designs like pumpkins, ghosts, and bats.
Cut along the outlines with scissors and unfold to reveal a cute garland! Since the steps are just gluing, drawing, and cutting, even older adults can complete it in a short time.
For shapes that are hard to cut with scissors, like circles, using a hole punch is convenient.
Halloween pumpkin wreath
Why not make a wreath that will beautifully elevate your Halloween decor, no matter where you display it—by the front door, in the living room, or anywhere else? Create the wreath base from thick paperboard, use yarn to represent a spiderweb, and add decorations made with a craft punch.
This is especially recommended for seniors who enjoy detailed handiwork! You can combine punched parts to make three-dimensional flowers, or layer cut construction paper to create a 3D pumpkin.
Crafts that encourage focused work are also effective for finger rehabilitation and dementia prevention, so consider incorporating this activity in day service centers and similar settings.
Halloween is a big commotion
This piece portrays the lively atmosphere of Halloween, where ghosts and various monsters gather.
Its light, march-like rhythm is striking and conveys the excitement of looking forward to the once-a-year party.
The exercise focuses on marching steps to express the march rhythm and the gentle swaying movements of ghosts, allowing for calm yet enjoyable full-body movement.
Even when performed seated, paying close attention to the marching choreography helps train not only the upper body but the entire body effectively.
Halloween cupcake
Let’s make the perfect cupcakes to add a cute touch to your Halloween party! Cupcakes are great even for beginners at homemade treats—just mix the ingredients and bake, so there’s less chance of failure.
Plus, if you bake them in muffin cups from a 100-yen shop, they make perfect party favors! You can keep the cake plain or add cocoa for a more grown-up flavor.
Top them with pumpkin cream for decoration, and you’ll capture the full Halloween vibe!
Halloween Carnival
It’s a song that introduces various Halloween motifs through singing and movement.
The strong, resonant, leisurely rhythm really conveys the fun spirit of Halloween.
The calm beat is key, and through the movements of ghosts, pumpkins, and witches, you can get your whole body moving.
It’s easy to ride the rhythm, so if you also focus on your facial expressions, the fun will grow even more.
Rather than just reproducing the set moves, it also seems enjoyable to think for yourself about what kinds of movements could express each motif.
Halloween Night
This is an exercise routine set to AKB48’s song “Halloween Night,” which depicts a fun Halloween party.
It’s done seated, focusing on moving the upper body—mainly the arms—so its ease and accessibility are key highlights.
Because each movement is simple, you can really feel the rhythm and enjoy moving your body.
By not only making big, loosening movements that warm up the body but also paying attention to your facial expressions, you can experience the joy of Halloween with your whole self.
Halloween pumpkin
It’s a song themed around pumpkins, the iconic symbol of Halloween, that conveys the excitement of a party about to begin.
The rock ’n’ roll sound is another highlight, and its light rhythm really captures the rising Halloween mood.
The choreography is simple, focusing on full-body, rhythm-based motions that mimic ghosts and other spooky movements, so even those who aren’t confident dancers can still move their bodies well.
Since steps and leg lifts can be a bit challenging, I recommend focusing on reproducing the upper-body movements.