{"id":14936,"date":"2018-10-10T08:05:41","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T12:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=14936"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:48:21","slug":"3-seated-game-ideas-to-keep-residents-active","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/3-seated-game-ideas-to-keep-residents-active\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Seated Game Ideas to Keep Residents Active"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Need help getting your residents that use a wheelchair or have other disabilities to stay active? Then try adding in a few seated games to keep them moving and having fun. These ideas from notjustbingo are also great for National Physical Therapy Month in October.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 125%; text-align: center;\">Toss and Catch Games<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/toss-games-seniors1.jpg\" alt=\"toss games seniors\" width=\"900\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Schedule several toss and catch games since they allow your seated residents to easily play. For instance, set up a few inflatable tossing games, like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/jumbo-inflatable-ring-toss-17768\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ring toss<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or even <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/wheel-fun-inflatable-toss-game-19372\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wheel of Fortune<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0that has an inflatable wheel.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, organize several traditional tossing games for residents to play that can keep them exercising their arm muscles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/deluxe-box-washer-toss-game-W12961\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washer Toss<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/jumbo-tic-tac-toe-W9526\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tic Tac Toe<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/junior-cornhole-toss-game-set-W12641\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cornhole<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/foam-horseshoes-W3400\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Horseshoes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 125%; text-align: center;\">Target Games<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/jumbo-inflatable-target-ring-toss-19675\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/target-toss-games-seniors.png\" alt=\"target toss games seniors\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/target-toss-games-seniors.png 700w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/target-toss-games-seniors-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/target-toss-games-seniors-220x146.png 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/target-toss-games-seniors-453x300.png 453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For residents who enjoyed jumbo games and having a target, play this<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/jumbo-inflatable-target-ring-toss-19675\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Inflatable Target Ring Toss game<\/a><\/strong> where seniors can win 25, 50, 100, or even 200 points based on where they toss the ring! It is a fun spin on the classic carnival ring toss game. The durable oversized PVC pieces make it easy for all ages. This can be used as a one on one activity, or with partners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/popup-golf-target-toss-19680\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28953 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seated-residents-games.png\" alt=\"seated residents games\" width=\"535\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seated-residents-games.png 535w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seated-residents-games-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seated-residents-games-220x222.png 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seated-residents-games-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also set up a few fun target games for residents to play, like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/dartboard-with-soft-tip-darts-W13845\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">soft-tip darts<\/a>, <\/strong>or this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/popup-golf-target-toss-19680\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popup golf game<\/a> <\/strong>that can be played indoors or outdoors.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 125%; text-align: center;\">Parachute Games<\/h2>\n<p>Place your wheelchair residents in a large circle where they can use a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/parachute-W2368\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">traditional parachute<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to play fun parachute games:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Balloon toss (place balloons on the parachute)<\/li>\n<li>Bean bag toss (place bean bags on the parachute)<\/li>\n<li>Move to music (play music in the background)<\/li>\n<li>Circus tent (residents raise their arm and roll slightly under the parachute)<\/li>\n<li>Waves (raising the parachute at different times)<\/li>\n<li>Merry-go-round (residents roll around in a circle while holding the parachute)<\/li>\n<li>Popcorn (bouncing several balls on top)<\/li>\n<li>Ball roll (residents move their arms so that the ball on top moves in a certain direction)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As an alternative to the parachute, use the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/leg-octaband-17416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Octaband<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to encourage residents to do various exercises together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-residents-active1.png\" alt=\"seniors active\" width=\"700\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-residents-active1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-residents-active1-220x130.png 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-residents-active1-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-residents-active1-500x295.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Find more ideas from Notjustbingo\u00a0<a title=\"on the S&amp;amp;S blog here\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/category\/senior-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on the S&amp;S blog here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About Not Just Bingo:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img class=\"wp-image-9893\" src=\"https:\/\/ssww-blog.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notjutbingo-logo-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"senior activity ideas\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Not Just Bingo\" href=\"http:\/\/www.notjustbingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Not Just Bingo<\/a>\u00a0is an online resource of fun, senior activity ideas for activity professionals of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They have been providing fun activity ideas online since 2009, and continue to assist activity professionals across the country by creating meaningful and engaging activity ideas for their residents that go \u201cbeyond bingo.\u201d Not Just Bingo feels\u00a0privileged to help activity directors better the living experiences of their residents while demonstrating that a senior\u2019s quality of life can actually\u00a0<em>improve<\/em>\u00a0when they move to a nursing facility!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want even more ideas each month? Visit\u00a0<a title=\"www.notjustbingo.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notjustbingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.notjustbingo.com<\/a>\u00a0for how-to activity ideas, monthly newsletters, and daily holiday ideas. 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