[For Seniors] Let's try customizing the usual Pa-Ta-Ka-Ra exercises!

Convert “Furusato” with the Patakara method

January 19: “Hometown Patakara Conversion — Oral Exercises through Song” Today’s Brain Training and Nursing Care Prevention

The song “Furusato” is a school song every Japanese person knows.

This time, we’d like to share an idea for a Patakara exercise using this song.

It’s very simple to do: just replace all the lyrics with the sounds pa-ta-ka-ra and sing.

Because you sing in the order of pa-ta-ka-ra, there’s no need to memorize the lyrics, and since it’s a familiar tune for everyone, you don’t need any equipment and can do it anywhere.

By adding a little twist to your usual exercise, you can participate with a fresh feeling while keeping the same benefits.

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Pa-Ta-Ka-Ra alternating counting exercise

“Pa-Ta-Ka-Ra Alternating Finger-Counting Exercise” #shorts #ForSeniors #CarePrevention #PreventiveExercise #PreventiveGymnastics #BrainTrainingExercise #BrainTrainingFingerExercise #FingerExercise #DementiaPreventionExercise #DementiaPrevention #OralExercise

Let me introduce a very simple exercise that also trains your brain: the alternating Pa-Ta-Ka counting exercise.

What you do is very simple! Say “pa” while raising the index finger of your left hand and keeping your right hand in a fist.

Next, say “ta,” raise two fingers on your right hand, and make a fist with your left hand.

Then, say “ka,” raise three fingers on your left hand, and make a fist with your right hand.

In this way, you alternate between your left and right hands while counting.

By having your brain process speaking and finger counting at the same time, multiple stimuli are sent to the brain, which is expected to help prevent cognitive decline.

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Patakara Exercises – Oyome Samba (Bride Samba)

Mouth warm-up exercise 6: Let’s sing “Oyome Samba” using the syllables pa-ta-ka-ra (with a dual-task).

Let us introduce you to the fun Patakara exercises performed to the tune of Hiromi Go’s classic hit “Oyome Samba.” Strengthening the mouth muscles improves your ability to swallow food and helps prevent aspiration.

First, sing the song normally to check the music and rhythm.

From the second verse, replace the lyrics with the syllables “pa-ta-ka-ra.” If you can manage it, move your hands in rock–paper–scissors (fist, scissors, open hand) at the same time; doing multiple actions simultaneously can also provide brain-training benefits.

Aim to do this at least once a day.

It’s especially recommended before meals.

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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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Pata-Kara exercises: tongue twisters

Patakara Exercises: 10 Tongue Twisters — Oral Exercises for Seniors to Prevent Aspiration and Choking

Here’s a method that adds the sounds “pa-ta-ka-ra” to tongue twisters so you can practice while having fun.

Start slowly, and as you get used to it, speed up—this way, people of various abilities can enjoy participating.

This exercise can help with digestion of food, prevent aspiration pneumonia, promote sterilization and disinfection through saliva secretion, and help prevent infections.

In addition, since a decline in oral function is said to increase the risk of developing dementia, it is also effective for dementia prevention.

In settings such as senior care facilities, explaining these benefits before the exercise can encourage more motivated participation.

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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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If Kamepatakara Song Exercise

Why not try some mouth-area exercises to the tune of the children’s song “Usagi to Kame” (The Hare and the Tortoise), which every Japanese person has heard? It’s simple: change the lyrics “Moshi moshi kame yo” to the syllables pa-ta-ka-ra and vocalize them.

Once you get used to it and feel more comfortable, add hand claps or foot stomps.

Doing multiple movements at the same time turns it into a dual task, which can also help train your brain.

You can do it anywhere, and doing it before meals is especially effective for preventing aspiration.

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