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Recommended Songs for Nursing Home Recreation [Fun Exercise, Soothing Songs]

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

This article introduces recommended songs for recreation in nursing homes.

Music can have positive effects on the mind and body, and it’s also great for accompanying exercise and relieving stress.

Because this selection is intended for recreation, we’ve chosen videos that make it easy for older adults to imagine using the songs for movement and that staff can use as helpful references.

Nostalgic songs and tunes that feel familiar to older adults are likely to be especially well received.

Every song has a lovely atmosphere and can lift the mood or be soothing.

Please make good use of them in your recreational activities.

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Song to sing at the end of the gathering

We’d like to introduce an exercise routine to do at the end of events and recreational activities.

By doing the same exercise to the same song each time, participants can recognize that “the session has ended.” If you choose a song that is familiar to older adults, it will likely be easier for them to join in.

It’s said that exercising while singing can have brain-training benefits.

Performing simultaneous movements is also expected to activate the brain efficiently.

You might consider adding playful variations to the routine to create fun, laughter-filled movements.

Be sure to select songs that older adults are familiar with.

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In conclusion

I introduced recommended songs for recreation at nursing homes.

There are many pieces that are fun to try with choreography linked to the lyrics, such as exercise routines, as well as songs that are soothing to sing or listen to.

I’d be delighted if these kinds of music and recreational activities could help everyone become even healthier in both mind and body!