Recreation Popularity Rankings for Seniors
We’ll introduce recreational activities for seniors in a ranked format.
The focus is on indoor activities that can be enjoyed even by those with weak legs or who have difficulty going out.
If you’re looking for recreation that seniors will enjoy, want games that can be done while seated, or need activities with simple rules, please use this as a reference.
These ideas can also be used during recreation time at day service centers and care facilities.
Let’s create fun moments together.
- [For Seniors] Easy and fun seated activities you can do in your room
- For Seniors: Fun and Lively Exercise Recreation
- [For Seniors] Simple Tabletop Games: Fun and Engaging Recreational Activities
- [For Seniors] Refresh Your Mood! Lively, Get-Moving Games
- Recreation Activities Effective for Long-Term Care Prevention for Seniors
- [For Seniors] Today’s Recommended Activity: Fun and Engaging
- [For Seniors] Simple Recreational Activities You Can Enjoy While Seated
- [For Seniors] Hand and finger play roundup: Finger exercises that lead to brain training
- For Seniors: Effective Recreation for Preventing Care Needs—Have Fun While Staying Healthy
- [For Seniors] Fun and Engaging Recreational Activities in Nursing Homes
- [For Seniors] Recommended Easy Strength Training
- [For Seniors] Have Fun and Relieve Stress! Introducing Dances Everyone Can Enjoy Together
- [For Seniors] Fun Autumn Activities: Recreation Games
Recreation Popularity Rankings for Seniors (Ages 81–90)
Again, mama—eyelid, blink85rank/position
It’s a simple yet tricky tongue-twister that depicts an ordinary mom in her everyday life.
Since it contains many instances of the sound “ma,” which is pronounced after briefly closing the lips, it’s important to move your mouth clearly.
From there, gradually increasing your speed should be manageable.
Also, because different words using “ma” appear in succession and can be confusing, keep your focus on the upcoming words.
If you vividly imagine the scene described by the phrase, the flow of the words becomes easier to grasp, so that’s recommended as well.
What kinds of emotions are considered beneficial for health?86rank/position
The answer is “laughter.” There’s a saying, “Laughter is the best medicine,” or literally, “Laughter is the chief of all remedies.” When you laugh, the excitement is transmitted to the diencephalon, which controls immunity, leading to active production of neurotransmitters.
These flow throughout the body via the blood and lymph, activating natural killer cells that eliminate harmful substances, thereby boosting immunity.
Laughing also stimulates brain activity, and the deep, abdominal-like breathing that occurs when you laugh heartily is similar to deep or diaphragmatic breathing—making it especially beneficial for older adults as well.
Which country is the origin of Hiyashi Chuka?87rank/position
Hiyashi chuka is a refreshing cold noodle dish that’s perfect for hot weather.
It’s a well-known menu item devised to help beat the heat.
So, where did this popular cold noodle dish originate? The answer is… Japan.
The name might make many people think it’s Chinese, but the truth may come as a surprise.
Remembering this when you eat hiyashi chuka might make the flavors of summer feel just a little more special.
What is the most harvested fruit in Japan?88rank/position
In Japan, you can enjoy a variety of fruits depending on the season.
So here’s a question: What fruit is harvested the most in Japan? Try considering factors like the season and region.
The correct answer is mikan.
More precisely, it’s the satsuma mandarin, with a total weight exceeding 740,000 tons.
By the way, the second most harvested is apples at over 660,000 tons, and third is watermelon at over 330,000 tons.
Comparing them like this really shows just how many mikans are harvested.
There are four rocks swimming in the sea. What on earth could they be?89rank/position
The key points are “in the sea,” “rock,” “four,” and “swimming,” right? First, since it’s swimming in the sea, we can infer it’s a fish.
Then, combining “rock” (iwa) and “four” (shi), we get “iwashi,” sardine.
By the way, the origin of the word iwashi is said to be “weak” (yowashi), named because they die easily.
There are many riddles that can be solved with similar wordplay, so this seems like a good practice problem.
Definitely try looking for similar ones and give them a shot.
When your eyes are tired, what color should you look at to relieve eye fatigue?90rank/position
The answer is “green.” Green is said to have a psychological effect of helping you relax and easing tension in the mind and body.
Perhaps the reason we place houseplants in our rooms is that we modern people are unconsciously seeking healing and relaxation.
Have you also heard that it’s good to look at distant mountains when your eyes are tired? It seems that looking into the distance rather than at something nearby allows the eye muscles to relax.
This, too, is the wisdom of those who came before us.
Recreation Popularity Rankings for Seniors (91–100)
Ginkgo nuts, which are plentiful in autumn, are said to be better not eaten in large quantities. Why is that?91rank/position
Gingko nuts are harvested in abundance in autumn.
Many people find their distinctive flavor addictive.
Because of that, some may have been warned after almost eating too many.
The reason is that they can cause poisoning.
Specifically, they contain a toxic compound called methoxypyridoxine, which is said to cause vomiting and trembling in the hands and feet.
Eating them raw also carries a risk of food poisoning.
Please be very careful when eating them.
As a guideline, adults should limit themselves to about 10 nuts, and children to about 5.