Friendly to Senior
Care · Conversation
You
おはようございます。昨夜はよくお休みになれましたか？
おはようございます。さくやはよくおやすみになれましたか？
Good morning. Did you get a good night's sleep?
Romaji: Ohayou gozaimasu. Sakuya wa yoku oyasumi ni naremashita ka? / Reply Romaji: Maa maa deshita. Sukoshi me ga samemashita.
Reply
まあまあでした。少し目が覚めました。
まあまあでした。すこしめがさめました。
So-so. I woke up a little during the night.
Gesture & etiquette
Enter the room with a warm smile and natural energy — your morning greeting sets the tone for their entire day. After asking, pause and listen attentively to their full response before moving into the morning care routine. If they slept poorly, respond with 'Sore wa tsukare sama deshita ne' (That must have been tiring) before gently transitioning to morning care.
Starting the morning with a sleep check-in opens a gentle, caring window into the resident's night experience. The respectful form 'oyasumi ni naremashita ka' (were you able to rest?) conveys more care than a direct 'did you sleep well?' — it acknowledges that sleeping well may not always be easy. Always respond with empathy regardless of their answer.