[For older adults] Music recreation that helps boost mood and improve health

Let’s sing a children’s song: ‘Furusato’

Furusato (Hometown) - Elderly Song, Senior Recreation (Children’s Songs and School Songs)

How about we all try singing some nursery rhymes together? With songs by specific artists, people’s tastes differ and some might not know them, but with nursery rhymes most people are familiar with them, know the melody, and can sing along easily.

Let’s sing out loud and relieve some stress!

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Round “Autumn Leaves”

Sankā “Momiji” (Autumn Foliage) / Round Song – Full Part (All) for Part Practice – Covered by Singer micah

How about enjoying a round together? A round is like a musical game of tag where you can savor the harmony.

Didn’t you do it when you were a child? In autumn, “Momiji” is perfect and really enhances the seasonal mood.

Trying it with various seasonal songs can be a lot of fun, too.

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Patakara Zoo

Singing Oral Exercises: “Patakara Zoo 🎵” Level Up #shorts #oralcare #oralexercises #swallowingtraining #Patakara #singingexercise #forseniors #preventivecare #preventiveexercise #preventivegymnastics #braintrainingexercise

Introducing the idea for the Patakara Exercise: the Patakara Zoo, where you sing animal names that include the syllables “pa,” “ta,” “ka,” and “ra” to a simple melody.

As you sing names like panda, tanuki (raccoon dog), crow, and lion, you imitate their sounds and characteristics, making it easy to smile and have fun.

It can be done seated in a chair, right where you are, so it doesn’t require a special space.

It’s also recommended as a recreation activity in senior facilities.

Please give it a try!

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Patakara exercises with the song ‘Back-to-Back Height Comparison’

A little pre-meal spell♪ Patakara oral exercises!! #shorts #elderly #oralExercises #seniorActivities #dayService #May #Children’sDay #MomoChans

Here’s an idea for mouth exercises using the well-known children’s song “Sekkura-be.” It’s very simple: just change the song’s lyrics to the sounds pa-ta-ka-ra and sing them out loud.

If you’re doing this in a senior care facility, it may be easier to first sing the original song once and then switch to pa-ta-ka-ra.

It’s also helpful to write the lyrics on a whiteboard or print them on paper so everyone can see them.

Doing this before meals can be especially effective in preventing choking, and practicing every day can lead to even better results.

Please give it a try!

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Song sung at the beginning of the meeting

365-Step March: Singing Exercise [Light Recreation Exercise for Cognitive Training and Senior Care Prevention]

Let’s try doing exercises while singing to kick off events and recreational activities.

If you use exercise routines set to music familiar to older adults, it’s easier for them to participate.

It also helps them recognize that the event or activity is about to begin.

Singing alone is fine, but adding exercises stimulates the brain and can help prevent cognitive decline.

The key is to incorporate movements inspired by the lyrics.

Visualizing the mood and scenes in the lyrics and recalling corresponding movements can also provide brain-training benefits.

Be sure to choose songs that older adults know, and add some exercises too.

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music therapy

Uplifting Music Therapy ♪ [Good Time Living Saitama Hasuda]

Listening to music can be relaxing.

The enjoyment of singing or performing is also one of music’s charms.

It’s said that for older adults, listening to music can provide a change of pace and help reduce anxiety.

So why not incorporate music therapy into recreational activities? Since it can be done seated and in time with the music, people with hemiplegia or those who have difficulty standing can also participate.

Singing together and playing instruments as a group can encourage cooperation and promote communication.

It’s also recommended to move your body gently to the music, within a comfortable range.

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Brain-training exercises with nursery rhymes

How about this for your morning exercise? Brain-training recreation exercises to the tune of “Antagata Dokosa” [Exercise]

Brain-training exercises using children’s songs are perfect for older adults because they can move their bodies enjoyably to nostalgic melodies.

Since these are songs they’ve known since childhood, it’s easy to hum along naturally.

Moving the hands and feet while singing can help invigorate both mind and body.

Incorporating rock–paper–scissors-type hand motions provides even more beneficial stimulation for the brain.

Doing the exercises together while speaking up to one another also promotes communication—two birds with one stone.

Staff should join in the fun and actively offer encouraging words as well.