Badminton Set
$17.20 inc. GST
A lightweight racquet game that works indoors or outdoors, this badminton set for seniors suits group activity sessions in residential aged care and day programs. The racquets are easy to grip, and the shuttlecock can be swapped for a balloon to slow the pace. Suitable for people living with dementia.
This badminton set is a lightweight active game for seniors in aged care
Simple to set up and easy to pick up, this set suits group activity sessions where gentle movement and hand-eye coordination are the focus. The racquets are light enough for a range of abilities, and the game works just as well indoors as it does in a garden or courtyard. Swapping the shuttlecock for a balloon slows the pace right down, which makes it suitable for people living with dementia or those who need a lower-intensity option.
What’s included
- 2 racquets (approximately 60 cm long, with 20 cm handles)
- 1 shuttlecock
- Net not included
How to play
Players rally the shuttlecock back and forth using the lightweight racquets. No net is required to enjoy a casual rally. For slower, more accessible play, substitute the shuttlecock with a balloon and adjust the distance between players to suit the group.
- Swap the shuttlecock for a balloon to slow the pace and make rallying accessible for residents living with dementia or limited mobility.
- Arrange chairs in pairs facing each other and encourage gentle seated rallying using the lightweight racquets.
- Set up a simple floor target and invite residents to aim the shuttlecock at it for a light throwing-game variation.
- Organise a doubles session by pairing residents together, taking turns to keep a rally going as long as possible.
- Rotate the badminton set alongside skittles or bean bags to keep a session varied and for the whole group.
- Set contents: 2 racquets, 1 shuttlecock
- Racquet length: Approximately 60 cm
- Handle length: Approximately 20 cm
- Net: Not included
