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Recreation Ideas for Seniors: Perfect for Setsubun and Bean-Throwing Activities

Certified Care Worker / Former Day Service StaffAbe Eri
I worked at a day service for seven years and obtained my Certified Care Worker qualification in 2019. I have provided meal assistance and bathing assistance, as well as led recreational activities that involve physical movement and cognitive stimulation. I enjoy drawing and crafting. My motto is: “With a smile, anything is possible!” and I try to live joyfully every day. I’m also doting on my beloved Chihuahua.
Yoga teacherYuuko.S
Nice to meet you. I’m Yuko S. I teach yoga, meditation, and Laughter Yoga Music. I offer Laughter Yoga Music because ensuring children’s psychological safety fosters the development of their brains and minds and helps them cultivate their talents. I have produced many Laughter Yoga Music recreation sessions that simply let people enjoy laughter, music, and dance—connecting India and Japan via Zoom for both children and adults. My track record includes regularly held Nerima Laughter Yoga classes, regularly held Kichijoji Laughter Yoga Music classes, and occasional Laughter Yoga Music events. I’m currently involved in various kinds of work, and as I began facing myself more deeply, I continued studying NLP—sometimes called an instruction manual for the brain and mind—as well as the deeper unconscious realms of the psyche; I now also work as a psychological therapist. I love music, too. Back in my student days, I was such a big fan of the band LÄ-PPISCH that I even joined their fan club. I was a total live-music girl, spending most of my part-time earnings on indie concert tickets, lol. I listen to music across genres, and since I’ve lived in India, I especially listen to a lot of Indian music.

Here are some recommended recreational activities themed around Setsubun.

Setsubun is one of the major events in February, so many nursing homes and day service centers likely enjoy fun activities like bean-throwing (mamemaki) and making masks.

While everyone does the recreation—grabbing beans and throwing them at the “oni” (ogres)—it might bring back memories of childhood.

There are also plenty of hand games and activities that can be done while seated, so everyone can enjoy them together.

For Seniors: Recommended Recreational Activities for Setsubun and Bean-Throwing (41–50)

Setsubun hand play

[Hand Play Series] Bean-Throwing (Mamemaki)

Setsubun hand play

This is a simple Setsubun hand game.

You wave your hands and make shapes with your fingers to the tune of a children’s song.

Moving your fingertips also helps stimulate the brain, so it’s recommended for older adults as well.

Singing and dancing are fun too, but this is something anyone can play anytime, anywhere, without worrying about those around them.

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In conclusion

We introduced some Setsubun-themed recreational activities that seniors can enjoy. There were plenty of activities that can be enjoyed without strain, so I believe some of them are also great as part of rehabilitation. Try enjoying the seasonal atmosphere with the recreational ideas introduced in this article!