Abstract

A complete guide to oral exercises and oral care to improve oral function and prevent aspiration.

A collection of fun oral exercises and oral recreational activities to maintain and improve oral functions essential to daily life, such as eating, breathing and speaking. The games have simple rules and can be played alone or in groups. Points to keep in mind are also introduced so it can be applied to users with different problems. In addition, the explanations on "eating and toothbrushing situations" that need special attention will let caregivers improve oral function from both a recreational and a caregiving perspective.

Author’s Information

Caregiver entertainer. After graduating from Osaka Yoshimoto's training school, he became a freelance comedian while working as an occupational therapist at a care facility.
He founded the Caregiver Entertainment Association and travels all over Japan as a seminar lecturer and event guest.
Medical Corporation Nakamurakai, Asahina Nursing Home for the Elderly, Dementia Care Recreation Practice Research Group. While working as a caregiver, he also conducts recreational training all over Japan as a practitioner in the field of care. / Professor at Nihon University School of Dentistry, director of Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic. A specialized clinic for oral rehabilitation, it provides outpatient and home visit treatments, as well as home visit rehabilitation for people with eating concerns. /