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For seniors: Simple and exciting! Ideas for staff performances

Care Worker Initial Training Certification ObtainedNakajima Junko
Leveraging my experience working as a care worker at a day service, I am currently active as a writer in the caregiving and welfare fields. Beyond writing, I hope to expand my work into web design and illustration. I am a mother of three who has begun studying to become a certified social worker.

In many nursing and welfare facilities, events that match the season and special occasions are often held, right?

Aren’t the staff the ones planning and hosting summer festivals, Respect-for-the-Aged Day celebrations, Christmas events, and more?

You want to put on performances and entertainment that will delight the elderly at these events.

So this time, we’re introducing “Simple! Staff Performance Ideas.”

We’ve included easy options that you can pull off even when you don’t have many days to prepare or much time to practice.

We’ve gathered a wide range of ideas—from things staff can perform to activities in which the elderly can participate.

Use this article as a reference to help your event come alive and turn into a wonderful day.

[For Seniors] Easy and Exciting! Staff Performance Ideas (41–50)

Hige Dance

[Care Worker] Hige DANCE @ Miyoshi Yuseien

Hige Dance

The Hige Dance, which was hugely popular in the Showa era.

The Drifters’ Ken Shimura and Cha Kato wore fake mustaches and silently performed various gags—an unforgettable sight.

Back then, many children were glued to the TV to watch the Hige Dance.

Many older adults have probably seen it at least once, too.

Because the Hige Dance is familiar to seniors, it’s also recommended for birthday recreation.

Have the staff put on a Hige Dance performance.

Try doing tricks to the distinctive Hige Dance melody.

If staff with fake mustaches perform silently, it’s likely to get seniors excited.

Even seniors who don’t know the Hige Dance will probably be captivated by the staff’s act.

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Matsuken Samba

[Respect-for-the-Aged Celebration] Performed the Matsuken Samba at the day service in 2021

Matsuken Samba

Released in 2004, “Matsuken Samba” is apparently still popular today.

The Matsuken Samba collaboration café held in Shibuya, Tokyo, drew huge crowds—the numbered tickets sold out, and the items on sale became a hot topic.

Many people, including seniors who might find it energizing, seem to love “Matsuken Samba.” Ken Matsudaira singing and dancing in dazzling costumes leaves a strong impression.

If you perform the song and dance from “Matsuken Samba” at a birthday party, it’s sure to be a hit.

Of course, we also recommend that the staff members performing wear flashy, glamorous outfits.

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Season of Love

[Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration] We performed 'Koi no Kisetsu' at the day service. 2022

Season of Love

Let’s perform a dance to Pinky & the Killers’ song “Koi no Kisetsu” for an older adult’s birthday.

Just like Pinky & the Killers, wear a rounded derby hat with a curled brim and dance.

Of course, singing is a great option too.

Both the dance and the song set to “Koi no Kisetsu” are likely to delight seniors.

Some may even have personal memories connected to this song.

As they listen, it might bring back recollections of those days.

It’s a recreation activity that can spark conversation and make the celebration even livelier.

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In conclusion

Those were ideas for performances and entertainment that seniors could enjoy. Events and performances offer many benefits for older adults. They can move their bodies to relieve stress, laugh, and engage in conversations that promote communication with others. I hope the performances at the event create moments that seniors feel are truly fun.