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

Patakara exercise: Theme from Shoten

Mouth Warm-up Exercises (3)

For older generations, the TV show “Shōten” is a familiar favorite.

Here’s an idea for enjoying Patakara exercises using the Shōten theme song.

It’s very simple! Just make the four sounds “pa,” “ta,” “ka,” and “ra” in time with the music.

That’s all it takes, yet it can help maintain and improve your ability to eat and swallow, and the act of inhaling and exhaling can also benefit the respiratory system.

If you can, try opening and closing your hands repeatedly at the same time.

Doing multiple activities simultaneously creates a “dual-task,” which may help prevent cognitive decline.

It’s fun, easy to do, and highly recommended.

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Patakara Oral Exercises – Blue Mountains

Do the preventive care “Pa-Ta-Ka-Ra mouth exercises” to the tune of “Blue Mountain Range”!

We’d like to introduce the Pataka-ra exercises performed to the familiar song “Blue Mountains,” well known among older adults.

Pataka-ra exercises are one of the standard training methods to prevent aspiration; by strengthening the mouth and tongue, they aim to maintain and improve oral functions such as eating and swallowing.

They’re easy to do—simply pronounce “pa,” “ta,” “ka,” and “ra” in time with the music.

Doing them before meals, in sync with the music, helps you enjoy your food and supports healthy living.

They’re also recommended as oral exercises in senior care facilities.

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Patakara Song: Spring Has Come

[Elderly Care Exercise] Patakara Song 03 Spring Has Come

Why not try training your chewing and swallowing abilities to the familiar children’s song “Haru ga Kita” (Spring Has Come)? It’s simple: just replace the lyrics of the well-known song with the syllables pa-ta-ka-ra and sing them out loud.

You can do it anywhere, without worrying about the location.

In senior care facilities, it’s helpful for staff to demonstrate the method so no one is unsure how to do it.

Doing the exercise before meals can better prevent aspiration, so if you explain the purpose and benefits in advance, participants are likely to join more actively.

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Patakara exercises with insect sounds

Perfect for oral exercises! Sing and enjoy the Patakara exercises♪

Here’s an idea for doing the Patakara mouth exercises to the tune of the well-known Japanese children’s song “Mushi no Koe” (Voices of Insects).

It’s simple: replace the insect names with “Pata-insect” and “Kara-insect,” and change their chirping sounds to “pata-pata” and “kara-kara” as you sing.

Many older adults are familiar with this short song, so it’s easy to try.

You don’t even need accompaniment—using a tablet or similar device lets you do it anywhere.

Enhancing oral function can also help prevent cognitive decline, so please try it proactively.

It’s especially effective when done before meals.

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Senior Rhythm Exercise: Longing in the Rain

[Senior Exercise] Senior Rhythm Exercises – A Karaoke Routine You Can Do Anywhere: “Ame no Bojo (Yoshi Aki)” ☆Improved Version☆

Let’s loosen up our bodies while singing! Here are some ideas for the Senior Rhythm Exercise “Ame no Bojō.” Moving your body to the rhythm refreshes both mind and body, doesn’t it? It’s especially recommended during the rainy season when the rain keeps you from going out for a walk.

Hum along to a nostalgic song while giving your body a good stretch.

You might find your head feeling clearer after the exercise! The routine is choreographed so you can participate even while seated, so please give it a try.

Sign Language Exercise: Roses Bloomed

Mike Maki / ‘Roses Bloomed’ Exercise Dance [Sign Language Exercise] #ExerciseDance #Exercise #DayService #RosesBloomed

A recreation activity recommended by a physical therapist! Here are ideas for a sign-language exercise to the song ‘Bara ga Saita’ (“The Roses Bloomed”).

Try humming this nostalgic tune while doing exercises that incorporate sign language.

The choreography is simple and easy to follow, which is a key point.

Since some moves repeat, it should be easy to remember.

Making this exercise part of your routine can help refresh both mind and body.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

Song Exercise: Frog Chorus

[Short Rec Exercise for Seniors] Frog Chorus Song Exercise

Let’s try some exercises using a familiar rainy-season children’s song! Here are ideas for a sing-and-move activity with “The Frog Chorus.” Many of you may have played it as a round before.

This time, let’s try a recreation that can also be used for music therapy, brain training, and as a form of exercise.

At first, it’s fine just to be present in the activity space.

Once you feel more comfortable, you can start by only singing, or only doing the exercises… It would be great if interest gradually grows step by step.