For Seniors: Enjoy Every Day! A Collection of Senior Recreation Ideas

Pikagoro

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As we age, it’s said that handling multiple tasks at the same time becomes more difficult.

Using both the mind and body has brain-training benefits, and if you move your body while thinking, you can expect even greater brain activation.

This time, I’ll introduce the Pika-Goro game.

Have the older adults sit facing each other, each holding two sticks.

The caller says “pika-pika” or “goro-goro.” On the cue “dokan,” the older adults should both grip the sticks and raise them.

Once everyone gets used to it, calling out “pika-pika” or “goro-goro” several times and then feinting can make it even more exciting.

Pita-to Ball

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Here’s a game using a ball that you can play on a table.

Apply strips of tape from one end of the table, placing the point values on top and keeping the sticky side facing up.

From the opposite end of the table, have older adults roll a rubber ball.

If the ball reaches near a point value, it will stop thanks to the adhesive tape.

Making the higher scores farther from the rolling side makes the game more exciting.

Grasping and rolling the rubber ball also helps train the fingers and hands.

It’s a fun way to strengthen the hands and fingers.

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Ping-pong ball transfer

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Here’s a simple, hands-on game you can enjoy casually.

Make a hole in a paper plate that’s slightly larger than a ping-pong ball, and attach a pair of chopsticks to the back.

You might reinforce the rim of the paper plate with vinyl tape or similar.

Put ping-pong balls in a shallow basket or tray, and use the paper plate with chopsticks you made to scoop them up.

You can compete to see who scoops a ball the fastest or who collects the most balls.

Of course, it also works as a solo game you can focus on by yourself.

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Ping-Pong Ball Cup-In Game

Day service recreation: ping-pong ball cup-in indoor game

Here’s an easy, fun table game.

Place paper or plastic cups on a table.

Then have the older adults who are seated try to get a ping-pong ball into the cups.

They can throw the ball or bounce it—either is fine.

It’s also nice to think about different ways to get the ball into the cup and approach it like a game.

Grasping the ping-pong ball may help train finger strength as well.

It’s a simple game, but it’s delightful when the ball lands in a cup, and it can be refreshing, too.

Please give it a try!

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Flying Fukuwarai

[New Year Activity] Guaranteed Laughter for Everyone! Flying Fukuwarai!

Some older adults may have played fukuwarai during the New Year holidays.

Fukuwarai is the game where you’re blindfolded and place facial features onto a face, right? Part of the fun is not being able to place the features correctly.

But with “Flying Fukuwarai,” there’s no blindfold.

Instead, you toss large facial feature pieces onto a sheet of paper with a large face drawn on it.

Of course, it still often results in hilariously misplaced features, which makes it exciting.

And because you throw the pieces while looking at the face, it’s said to help train spatial awareness.

Spatial awareness is the ability to perceive positions and shapes within space.

When it declines, people may get lost on familiar routes or bump into things more easily.

Give Flying Fukuwarai a try for a fun brain workout!

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Free Throw Game

Recreation for Seniors: A Sure-Fire Hit! A Seated Free-Throw Game Anyone Can Enjoy

It’s a game where you throw balls toward baskets that have assigned point values and compete on the total score.

The higher the point value of a basket, the harder it is to land a ball in it, so controlling your throwing power is key to getting a high score.

Since the rules allow a ball to bounce before going in, unexpected points can happen, and awkward bounces that miss the basket can also add excitement.

Let’s encourage players to focus on controlling the force needed to reach the basket and on moving their bodies in ways that effectively transfer that force to the ball.

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French toast

[Hanauta Day Service Shimizu] Snack Activity: Let’s Make French Toast!

Place a hot plate on the table and try making French toast.

It’s recommended for older adults because they can enjoy cooking while seated.

Prepare slices of bread cut into bite-sized pieces.

Put eggs and milk into a bowl and have the older adult mix them.

Soak the bread in the mixture, then cook it on the hot plate greased with butter or oil.

It may remind older adults of times when they cooked and served meals for their families.

It’s easy to make, so please give it a try.

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