[For Seniors] Stay Healthy Through Your Mouth with the A-I-U-BE Exercises!

Pa-Ta-Ka-Ra finger exercises

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Many care facilities incorporate the “Pa-Ta-Ka-Ra” oral exercises.

However, some older adults may get bored if it’s the same routine every time.

So let’s add finger movements to the usual Pa-Ta-Ka-Ra exercises.

While saying pa-ta-ka-ra out loud, clap your hands or make a “fox” hand pose and move your hands.

The key is to enjoy it.

You’ll be using both your mouth and your hands, which can be tricky at first if you’re not used to it.

But it’s fine to make mistakes.

We use both our mouths and hands when eating, right? Using your fingertips during the exercises also helps train the movements needed for meals.

Try doing Pa-Ta-Ka-Ra with added finger movements at the pace that suits the older adults.

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Ashi-fumi A-I-U-Be exercises

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Let’s do “marching in place” while practicing the “Ai-U-Be” mouth exercise.

This routine is recommended for older adults who are already comfortable moving their mouths into “A” and “I” shapes with the Ai-U-Be exercise.

By adding marching, you can also strengthen the iliopsoas at the hip and the abdominal muscles.

It can even help train the gluteal muscles.

This supports balance in older adults and helps prevent falls.

The key points are to move your mouth widely and stick out your tongue when vocalizing.

Exaggerating the movements a bit more than you would in normal conversation—within your comfortable range—can enhance the benefits.

Please make good use of this exercise.

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5-second Keep A-I-U-Be Exercise

Improve Mouth Breathing and Teeth Alignment with the 5-Second Keep ‘A-I-U-Be’ Exercise – Oral Care Channel 641 (Oral Care Channel 2 #314)

Let’s improve mouth breathing with the “A-I-U-BE” exercises.

Mouth breathing can cause cavities and periodontal disease and has negative effects on overall health.

It’s also said to adversely affect teeth alignment.

The Japan Dental Association is promoting a campaign encouraging people to “Keep at least 20 of your own teeth even at age 80.” Having 20 or more of your own teeth is associated with being generally satisfied with your eating and diet.

So, try the A-I-U-BE exercise: exaggerate the mouth movements for “A, I, U, BE” and hold each for 5 seconds.

At first, some older adults may get tired even after one round.

It’s fine to go at the pace of the older person, and gradually increase the number of repetitions.

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Lively A-I-U-Be exercises

AIUBE Pop’n Roll

Let’s try the “Ai-U-Be” mouth exercise to the upbeat, rock-style sounds of lively drums and guitar.

In this exercise, you open your mouth wide to “A,” “I,” and “U,” and then stick out your tongue for “Be.” It’s said to help prevent cavities, encourage nasal breathing, and support overall well-being.

Doing the routine with a rock-inspired melody and vocals can also help you blow off some steam.

You can even adapt it by adding hand claps or combining it with movements like raising your arms.

It’s recommended not only for senior care facilities but also at home with your grandchildren.

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A-I-U-Be mouth exercise to the rhythm

AIUE-BE mouth exercise movie

This is the “A-I-U-BE” exercise performed to a rhythm.

Let’s add singing while doing the A-I-U-BE exercises.

With an upbeat melody, older adults will feel cheerful and more willing to give the exercises a try.

If the lyrics describe how to open the mouth, it also helps older adults move their mouths smoothly.

Many senior facilities incorporate A-I-U-BE exercises as training for the mouth and tongue.

Singing is also recommended for preventing aspiration, as it helps strengthen the throat and abdominal muscles.

It also promotes saliva secretion, which helps maintain a healthy oral environment.

Give it a try while having fun!

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Aiube exercises while singing

AIUE-BE exercises

The “A-I-U-BE exercises” are oral exercises that involve moving the mouth widely and voicing sounds.

They’re expected to help prevent cavities and improve tooth alignment.

After the exercises, your tongue naturally rests in a position that makes nasal breathing easier.

This is also said to help prevent influenza.

This time, let’s match the movements to music and move not only the mouth but also the arms.

By adding motions like raising both hands and swinging your arms, you can improve blood circulation throughout the body and help reduce mental fatigue.

Try adjusting the routine to the pace of older adults, such as performing it while seated.

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Aiube exercises while singing

AIUEBE mouth exercise (Aoba Family Dental version)

Here is an introduction to the “Ai-U-Be Exercise,” which comes with lyrics and hand movements.

The Ai-U-Be Exercise is designed to improve breathing from mouth breathing to nasal breathing.

You can do it while seated and practically anywhere, so many senior care facilities may have adopted it.

By switching to nasal breathing, germs can be trapped in the nose, and moistened air can be sent into the body.

Repeating a set—such as 10 repetitions—several times helps strengthen the tongue and enables the mouth to stay closed.

For older adults, an exercise that includes simple lyrics and hand choreography makes it easier to try several times to music.

The movements can be done while seated, helping to move the body and promote overall blood circulation.

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