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

Heatstroke Quiz

[For Senior Facilities · Brain Training] Heatstroke Quiz! Stay alert—it's still hot! Get all the answers right and prevent heatstroke!!!

As the weather gets hotter, one thing to watch out for is heatstroke.

Older adults are said to be more prone to heatstroke because their body temperature regulation declines and their sensitivity to heat diminishes.

To enjoy going out and to prevent heatstroke even indoors, let’s learn thoroughly about heatstroke and how to prevent it with this quiz.

You’ll find plenty of useful information, such as the right timing for hydration and what to do if someone gets heatstroke.

Please feel free to make use of it.

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Fireworks game

“Fireworks game” to close out the summer. If you’ve had fewer chances to set off or go see fireworks, let’s make a grand display to end the season!

Let us introduce a game themed around fireworks, a hallmark of summer.

For preparation, attach masking tape radially onto a hula hoop with the adhesive side facing outward.

If the stickiness is weak, try using clear OPP tape as well.

Once you have the hula hoop target that resembles fireworks and some balls, you’re ready to go.

Ask the seniors to throw the balls at the target; the number of balls that stick to the target becomes their score.

After the game, the colorful balls will decorate the “fireworks,” letting everyone enjoy a touch of summer ambience.

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Fireworks, swimming in the ocean, and the watermelon-splitting exercise

[Recommended for Summer] Fireworks, Swimming at the Beach, and Watermelon-Splitting Exercises! Also Recommended for Reminiscence Therapy

When you think of July, what comes to mind? Fireworks, swimming in the sea, watermelon-splitting—these may be some of the things that come to mind for older adults.

It’s said that recalling the past can help increase blood flow in the brain.

With that in mind, here’s an exercise routine that incorporates movements inspired by things associated with July.

Of course, it’s also fine to use movements based on July-related ideas provided by older participants themselves.

While doing the exercises, you can look back on childhood memories or summer episodes spent with family.

From there, conversations can naturally emerge, helping to promote communication as well.

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Activities of daily living with a towel

[ADL] Daily Living Activities with a Towel [Folding Laundry / Body Washing Movements]

Let’s try training activities of daily living using a towel.

Activities of daily living (ADL) refer to the minimum actions needed to maintain everyday life and serve as an index for assessing one’s ability to function.

When ADL declines, it can lead to deteriorating physical health and loss of independence.

We’ll do easy exercises using a towel.

Use your fingers to fold the towel into a small square, and perform movements that mimic washing your upper body, feet, and back to build muscle strength.

These exercises may also help stimulate brain activity.

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Ball exercises: lower limbs

Senior-Friendly Care Exercise: Ball Exercises for the Lower Limbs [Exercise Series Using Equipment]

Here’s a ball exercise focused on the lower limbs that you can do while sitting in a chair.

First, place one foot on the ball to stimulate the sensations on the sole of your foot.

Next, slowly roll the ball forward, backward, and side to side to improve flexibility in your ankles, calves, hips, and more.

Then place the ball between your inner thighs, lengthen your spine, and slowly alternate squeezing and releasing.

This is effective for strengthening the inner thighs and stabilizing posture.

Because the movements are simple, you can continue without strain, and it also helps improve blood flow, prevent falls, and even support dementia prevention.

Try incorporating it into your daily routine with ease.

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Ball exercises to the rhythm

[Senior Exercise] Rhythmic Exercises Using a Ball [Preventive Care]

We’d like to introduce “ball exercises to the rhythm,” which help you move your body with a steady beat, expand your shoulder and arm range of motion, and gently raise your heart rate.

Start with a simple move: hold the ball with both hands and extend it straight out in front of you.

As you shift it rhythmically from side to side and add elbow bends and extensions, your body will gradually loosen up.

Finally, increase the variety of movements and move your whole body in time with the rhythm, which can also help stimulate brain activity.

You can start easily with a ball from a 100-yen shop, making this a fun, refreshing exercise routine.

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Core and hip exercises

[Senior Exercise] Core and Hip Joint Workout Using a Ball

Here’s an exercise for the core and hip joints using a ball that can be done while seated.

Older adults can roll an easy-to-handle ball using both hands.

Have the older adult sit in a chair and, using both hands, roll the ball from around the belly area down to the toes.

While slowly rolling the ball forward, gently bend the body forward.

Because it’s a slow-paced activity, it should be easy for older adults to try.

It may also help spark communication with those around them through doing the exercise together.

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