Friendly to Senior
Care · Daily · Support
You
少し体を伸ばしてみませんか？ゆっくり一緒にやりましょう。
すこしからだをのばしてみませんか？ゆっくりいっしょにやりましょう。
Would you like to do a little stretching? Let's do it slowly together.
Romaji: Sukoshi karada wo nobashite mimasen ka? Yukkuri issho ni yarimashō. / Reply Romaji: Ja, sukoshi dake.
Reply
じゃあ、少しだけ。
じゃあ、すこしだけ。
Alright, just a little then.
Gesture & etiquette
Sit beside the senior rather than in front of them. Demonstrate each gentle movement first and wait for them to follow — never push or pull limbs. Speak encouragingly throughout: 'Yoku dekimashita' (Well done). Stop immediately if they express any discomfort.
Framing movement as gentle exploration rather than exercise reduces resistance in seniors who may feel self-conscious about physical limitations. The joint participation framing ('together') reduces performance anxiety. Always demonstrate movements yourself at the same pace.