[For Seniors] Enjoy Summer to the Fullest! Fun Summer-Only Activities Introduced

Tokyo Ondo: Senior Exercise

[Senior Exercise] Summer Festival Bon Odori Exercise Dance Compilation Video ① #elderly_care #dance #exercise #exercise_dance #aging_issue #health #stretching #physical_therapist #workout

Some older adults may have danced in yukata at summer festivals, right? There are many different bon-odori songs across Japan.

Each region has its own distinctive style, and “Tokyo Ondo” is one of them.

Its lively call-and-response shouts like “Hai-hai!” and “Yoisho!” are characteristic.

The choreography and the sound of the shamisen further enhance the festive atmosphere.

Of course, it’s also nice to dance while seated.

Since this song is used to cheer for the Yakult Swallows, it may also appeal to older adults who enjoy baseball.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Nakajima Junko

Report a problem

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.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

sasashina

Report a problem

Takoyaki Game

[Indoor Recreation for Seniors] 'Takoyaki Game' using plastic bottle caps, egg cartons, and chopsticks

It’s said that using their hands can help prevent dementia in older adults.

Summer is also festival season, so the takoyaki game is a great recommendation.

In this game, you place plastic bottle caps in an egg carton and flip them over using chopsticks.

It’s trickier than you’d expect, making it perfect for training dexterity—and it really livens up as a game, too.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Saitō Ayumu

Report a problem

Making wind chimes with washi (Japanese paper)

Day service craft simple kit elderly recreation summer washi paper wind chime

When you think of summer, you think of the cool sound of wind chimes.

Glass ones are common, but if you attach a small bell, you can handcraft wind chimes from materials other than glass that make a charming chime.

Using a papier-mâché balloon—made by pasting washi paper onto a round mold and letting it dry—is an easy and safe method, and it lets you savor a traditional atmosphere, so give it a try.

A Quiz of Hard-to-Read Kanji Related to Summer

[Difficult Kanji Related to Summer] 20 Questions! A Challenging Summer Kanji Quiz [For Seniors]

Here’s a quiz of hard-to-read kanji related to summer! There are 20 questions in total—how many can you read? Most of the kanji introduced are on the easier side of the “difficult” spectrum, and some, like 甲虫 and 水瓜, are ones you can guess by thinking of the keywords “kanji” and “summer” even if you can’t read them at first.

If you’re great with kanji, it might feel a bit too easy, but problems you can figure out with a bit of thought may get everyone more engaged than completely unguessable ones.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy recreation activity, definitely try enjoying it as a quiz!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

sasashina

Report a problem

Snack activity: Tanabata jelly

In July, there’s an event called Tanabata.

Tanabata features legends about the Milky Way, Hikoboshi, and Orihime—stars and constellations that shine in the night sky.

Let’s try making a jelly inspired by Tanabata.

For the night sky, we’ll make a jelly using Blue Hawaii shaved ice syrup.

For the stars, it might be nice to add pieces of cut fruit.

Put the set jelly and fruit into cups, and it’s done.

Since it can be made while sitting at a table, many older adults should be able to participate.

Working together may also spark conversations with the people around you.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Nakajima Junko

Report a problem

August Quiz

[For Senior Care Facilities · Brain Training] August starts today!!! Let’s power through the heat!!! Brain training with an August quiz 🌞 We appreciate your support this month as well!!!

How about spending your summer indoor time giving your brain a workout with quizzes? Here’s a collection of quizzes themed around August.

It’s packed with questions about flowers, foods, and events related to August that older adults can enjoy! Quizzes are great because anyone can take part, and you can have fun while seated.

You can enjoy the quizzes we’ve introduced, or it might be fun to create your own original set of questions.

Let’s enjoy quizzes while feeling the season of summer and deepen our knowledge of August.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

sasashina

Report a problem