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[For Seniors] Color Your Care Facility’s Spring: Wall Decoration Ideas

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
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.

In many elderly care facilities, such as day service centers, wall decorations are changed each month to match the season.

It’s also enjoyable to have the seniors help make them and decorate together.

In this article, we’ll share spring wall decoration ideas designed for older adults!

There are many motifs that come to mind when you think of spring: cute flowers like cherry blossoms and dandelions, and themes related to the Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri), among others.

A common feature is that they’re bright and charming.

Use lovely wall decorations that bring a sense of spring indoors to brighten up your facility’s walls.

[For Seniors] Brighten Up Spring at Care Facilities: Wall Decoration Ideas (71–80)

Swimming carp streamer

May seasonal wall decoration: 'Swimming Koinobori made from a single sheet of construction paper'—the scales move!! Eye-opening!! 'Template version available' How to make a swimming carp #koinobori #howto

Swimming carp streamer

How about making an authentic koinobori for Children’s Day in May? It would surely be a delightful gift for your grandchild as well.

The way koinobori swim in the breeze is refreshing and striking, isn’t it? Displaying a koinobori at home is sure to strengthen family bonds even more.

What we’re introducing this time is a way to make a genuine-looking koinobori from just a single sheet of construction paper.

The scales look so realistic that you might mistake it for the real thing.

The appeal is that you can easily create the scale effect simply by folding the paper and making a few slits.

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Koinobori (carp streamer) made from a paper bag

[Koinobori Craft] Decorate a Paper Bag! May Craft Project [Kids’ Crafts] #shorts

Koinobori (carp streamer) made from a paper bag

Let’s decorate a paper bag and make a koi-nobori (carp streamer) bag.

Any kind of paper bag will work—store-bought or ones you have on hand.

Use shiny or patterned origami paper to create scales for the koi’s body.

You can also use shapes stamped with patterns for the tail fin or the scales.

Stick on eyes made from construction paper, and it’s complete.

Try making lots and decorating a wall with them.

It’s also a great idea to put a gift inside the koi-nobori bag and give it to your grandchild.

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Hanging Decorations of Wisteria Flowers

[Hanging Ornaments] How to Make Wisteria Flowers [Chirimen Craft]

Hanging Decorations of Wisteria Flowers

When it comes to flowers in May, wisteria is famous.

Its long, trailing blossoms sway like a purple curtain, which is part of its charm.

Walking beneath a wisteria trellis, in particular, lets you experience a magical atmosphere.

Why not bring that wisteria feeling into your home? The wisteria hanging decoration introduced here is delightful to look at indoors.

It’s easy to make: prepare chirimen crepe fabric, cut it to a suitable size, glue the pieces together, and thread them to create wisteria flowers.

String them onto a rod and hang them up, and you’re done in no time.

You’ll also enjoy the warm, traditional feel of chirimen craft.

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[For Seniors] Brightening Spring at Care Facilities: Wall Decor Ideas (81–90)

Azalea and Satsuki azalea

[Craft Idea] Azaleas and Satsuki Azaleas – Flower Crafts (April/May) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Older Adults) (Early Childhood/Educational) (Flowers) (Creative Projects) (OT)

Azalea and Satsuki azalea

Azaleas and satsuki azaleas are famous spring flowers.

They look similar but have slightly different characteristics.

Azaleas bear colorful, luxurious blossoms, while satsuki azaleas have small, refined flowers.

Here, we introduce a wall decoration featuring these flowers, packed with their unique charm.

First, prepare origami paper and fold it.

Then cut along the creases you made.

Adding a bit of movement to the petal parts when you open it is the key to making it look realistic.

Displaying them in your room will brighten the space and let you enjoy a heartwarming moment.

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Ladybugs and clover

[Craft Idea] Ladybug and Clover – Spring (April/May) – Activities for Older Adults, Wall Decorations, Early Childhood Education, Creative Crafts, Bug Crafts, Occupational Therapy (OT)

Ladybugs and clover

May brings refreshing weather.

In parks and fields, the fresh green is beautiful and insects become active.

We want older adults, who often spend time indoors, to feel the season too.

So here are ideas for a ladybug and clover wall decoration that evokes May.

We’ll make ladybugs and clovers with origami.

Add round spots to the ladybugs and cut the origami to form clover shapes.

Red and yellow are great, but making ladybugs in various colors would also be lovely.

Creating them together with older adults uses the fingertips, so it could also provide brain-training benefits.

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Simple koi-shaped streamer

[Craft Idea] Koinobori (carp streamer) decorations (May) (Children’s Day) (activities for seniors) (wall decorations) (early childhood education) (origami) (samurai helmet) (seasonal decorations)

Simple koi-shaped streamer

Koinobori (carp streamers) are an iconic item for Children’s Day.

In the past, it was common to display large koinobori in the yard, but recently compact versions have become popular.

They embody parents’ hopes that their children will overcome difficulties and grow into strong adults.

This time, we’re introducing an easy koinobori craft that’s recommended as a gift from seniors to their grandchildren.

Prepare origami paper, a craft knife, and glue; since you only need to cut and paste the paper, the process is simple.

It’s also a nice idea to design the koinobori to reflect your family members.

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three-dimensional butterfly

[Craft Idea] Butterfly Paper Crafts (April/May Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Day Service) (Early Childhood/Edutainment) (DIY) (Origami) (Easy) (Decorating on Poster Board)

three-dimensional butterfly

One of the things that comes to mind in spring is butterflies.

Watching butterflies flutter gently about makes you feel the arrival of spring and lifts your spirits.

How about making lots of those butterflies to turn the walls of a senior facility or residents’ rooms into bright spaces where butterflies dance? Prepare two sheets of origami paper in your favorite colors and draw lines with colored pencils.

Fold them accordion-style, then fold in half.

Apply glue to the center of the fold and secure firmly to complete the wings.

Make the body in a different color and attach the wings on both sides.

You now have a lovely, three-dimensional butterfly.

The fine motor skills used in accordion folding are perfect for hand and finger rehabilitation for older adults.

Be sure to include this craft in your recreation activities!

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