Introducing words that will delight elderly people

Worked as a certified care worker for 17 years.Nanaka
I’ve been working as a certified care worker for 17 years. I’m Nanaka, a caregiving web writer. I decided to pursue this profession because I wanted a job that would help people. Having worked in day care for many years, I’ve experienced a wide variety of recreational activities. Exercise set to music, in particular, always created a cheerful atmosphere and was very well received. I’d be delighted to continue delivering writing that resonates with readers through caregiving-related articles. Thank you for your support.

What kind of words do you think make older adults happy?

When working in a senior care facility, the most important thing is communication with the residents.

If communication goes smoothly, it’s easier to build trust with them.

Trust is something that develops over a long period of time, but if you work in a care facility, it’s something you’ll want to acquire quickly.

This time, for those who struggle with communicating with older adults, we’ll introduce words and phrases that make them happy.

Please use this article as a reference and enjoy communicating with older adults.

Introducing words that will delight seniors (31–40)

By studying, you come to understand what you want to do. By not studying, you don’t understand what you want to do.Takeshi Kitano

Regardless of age, maintaining a willingness to learn becomes a light that illuminates your path forward.

Takeshi Kitano’s words remind us that especially when we feel “I don’t know what I want to do,” learning can be the doorway to hope.

As we get older, it’s easy to think, “It’s too late to study now,” but keeping our curiosity and spirit of inquiry alive can bring a fresh breeze into our lives.

Even the smallest step can spark joy and discovery through learning.

These words, which give us that kind of courage, feel like a keepsake you’d quietly pass to someone you care about—an amulet of sorts.

A memorable quote that lingers in the heart and gently nudges you forward.

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If you save up deposits of “smiles,” you’ll earn interest called “kindness.”Sanma Akashiya

These are the words of Sanma Akashiya, a heavyweight in the comedy world.

When you see him on TV, don’t you always get the impression that he’s at the center of every smile? These words seem to capture his stance—or rather, his way of life itself.

Many people may have a negative image of the word “interest,” but what if that interest were “kindness”? Honestly, no matter how much it accumulates, it would make you happy, wouldn’t it? By keeping a smile on your face and interacting with others with a smile, before you know it, you’ll find yourself surrounded by kindness.

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What truly matters for a person isn’t academic credentials or anything like that. Isn’t it to cultivate the kind of virtue that makes others love you and want to cooperate with you?Soichiro Honda

Soichiro Honda is well known as the founder of Honda, isn’t he? Even older adults, who have gone through many experiences over a long life, can still have worries.

How about sharing Soichiro Honda’s words: “What matters to a person isn’t academic background or anything like that.

Isn’t it the cultivation of virtue that makes others love you and willing to cooperate with you?” Rather than aiming for an impressive title, living in a way that makes you loved by others seems to lead to a richer life.

Giving these words to an older person can also carry the message that they’re already loved just as they are, and that everything is okay.

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Don’t lament what you lack. Make the most of what you have.Konosuke Matsushita

Konosuke Matsushita’s words carry a core strength that helps you stand on your own without being swayed by circumstances.

As we get older, we tend to notice more of the things we “can’t do” compared to when we were young.

But what we have now—experience, wisdom, and connections with others—is our greatest asset.

Rather than lamenting what we lack, noticing what we already have turns into a positive first step.

When you feel down or uncertain, remembering these words will help you recognize the strength within yourself.

It’s a quote for adults to keep close to the heart.

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Better to be a genius at praising people than a genius at finding their weaknesses.Shuzo Matsuoka

Among Shuzo Matsuoka’s many sayings is this: “It’s better to be a genius at praising people than a genius at finding their weaknesses.” Our eyes can’t help but be drawn to faults sometimes.

However, by finding and focusing on the good points, the way we perceive others will change.

There are surely many older adults who, with age, feel various anxieties.

Why not share Matsuoka’s words with such seniors? It might change the way they interact with those around them.

These words are also recommended for people who work with or care for older adults.

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Introducing Words That Delight Seniors (41–50)

No matter how old you get, no one is without flaws. The more you seek perfection, the more stifling it becomes. Accept that you have shortcomings and just live trying to get a little better, step by step.Hisato Taguchi

Everyone has flaws.

These are gentle words from Hisato Taguchi that remind us of that simple truth.

As we grow older, there are more moments when we bind ourselves with “I must be this way,” but believing that it’s okay not to be perfect and that it’s fine to move at your own pace creates space in the heart.

Accumulating small changes leads to quiet yet genuine growth.

Perhaps it’s this very attitude that enriches life.

When you feel yourself starting to be self-critical, try to recall these words.

It’s a phrase to cherish—one that quietly stays close to your heart.

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