Abstract

This book introduces a variety of seated exercises that help improve function. Suitable for use in care settings and at home, it helps prevent falls and dementia.

◆Supervised by experts, this book introduces seated exercises for seniors, strengthening upper and lower limb muscles, balance, and flexibility.
◆Recommended for care facility staff and families with elderly parents.
◆Each movement is clearly explained with illustrations. Includes examples of verbal cues for immediate practice.

This is a collector's edition compiling exercises that improve function from popular features and series in the care recreation magazine "Recrea." It meets the needs of care workers who want to know about exercises that users can do, and those who want to encourage elderly family members to exercise. Under the supervision of experts, it introduces exercises such as knee-back stretches, yoga, tai chi, and exercises performed to hit songs from the Showa era. It aims to prevent falls, dementia, and maintain a healthy, bedridden body.

Author’s Information

Akira Kawamura: Director of Kawamura Clinic. Doctor of Medicine. Yoga instructor. He started practicing yoga due to his own physical ailments and devised "Knee-Back Stretching," which incorporates the essence of yoga. He has authored numerous books, including "Knee-Back Stretching: A Miracle to Keep You Bedridden, Doable with Family and Care Staff" (Sekai Bunka Publishing).

Seiji Yasumura: Director of the Fukushima Medical University Center for Radiation Medicine and Public Health Management, and Professor at the Medical University. Doctor of Medicine. His specialties are gerontology (elderly health), community health, and epidemiology. He developed "Relaxing Tai Chi Exercises" in collaboration with Kitakata City and Aizu Public Health Center. He is raising awareness of the importance of exercise in preventing the need for long-term care and falls among the elderly.

Masanori Ikemura: Physical therapist. Works at Kyosei no Ie, a special nursing home for the elderly operated by the Kyoseikai Social Welfare Corporation. As a physical therapist, he evaluates the physical functions of facility users and provides exercise guidance, while also engaging in creative activities and recreation on a daily basis.