Have you been getting more forgetful lately?
Want to stay healthy and live a long life?
Want to support your dad or mom in staying active and well?
A program that showed effective results for dementia prevention in a project carried out in fiscal 2022–2023, “Good for the Brain! Easy Brain Exercises”, will be held at “Hanshin Ikiiki Day Service Takarazuka.” It’s near Obayashi Station, 8 minutes from Nishinomiya-kitaguchi Station
Here it is↓
This is an event hosted by Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.
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A Reliable Program Supervised by a University Professor
This program is supervised by Professor Katsushi Yokoi of Osaka Metropolitan University, who has spent many years researching cognitive function and related fields. Its effects in helping prevent dementia have been scientifically recognized. And when it was held in the past, many participants said things like “the program itself was fun” and “I felt it was effective,” giving it a satisfaction rate of 98.1%! (Those who answered “good” or “fairly good” on a five-point scale)
We Looked Into What These Brain-Boosting Exercises Are Like
“Good for the Brain! Easy Brain Exercises” consists of 3 activities: throwing a stick, moving, and talking!
- Exercises using a stick
- Recreational activities where you move your body like playing a game
- Group talks where you enjoy conversation
① This Is What the Stick Exercises Are Like
These are safe and fun exercises done while seated in a chair, using a stick.
- Warm-up exercises
- Throwing and catching
- Rotating
- Balancing
- Dropping
By repeatedly doing these five movements in a fun way, it seems to help prevent falls. Apparently, the key is doing movements that throw you slightly off balance, which you don’t often experience in daily life
② Recreation Together with Everyone
It looks like participants use their own bodies like controllers and work together to enjoy activities in a game-like way. Using your brain while moving your body is said to stimulate the brain’s “frontal lobe”, which is believed to be effective for preventing dementia and falls.
③ Talking in Group Discussions Helps Prevent Dementia
In the group talks, everyone discusses things they do in daily life and things they would like to try. For example, they might talk about cooking or hobbies.
Talking about everyday events and things you want to try is said to have the effect of strengthening “cognitive reserve,” which helps slow the decline of cognitive function.
For more details, please read the official page.
Cognitive Function Measurement Is Also Available!
It looks like participants will also be able to have their cognitive function measured. Since it’s the kind of check that helps you know whether “I’m okay or not,” it’s definitely something you’d want to know.
Event Schedule, How to Join, and More
Event details↓
When Is It Held?
- July 13 (Sat)
- July 27 (Sat)（with cognitive function measurement）
Where Is It Held?
The venue is Hanshin Ikiiki Day Service Takarazuka.
It is located near Obayashi Station, 8 minutes from Hankyu Nishinomiya-kitaguchi Station.
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 5-3-43 Obayashi, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture.
It’s about a 3-minute walk from the east exit of Obayashi Station on the Hankyu Imazu Line. Route from the station is here🗺️
Capacity
Around 15 people
How to Apply
By phone: 06-6676-8010
“Easy Brain Exercises” Management Office (inside Well-being Hankyu Hanshin)
Or apply online from here
※Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
※Until 5:00 p.m. on the day before each session
What to Bring
Clothes that are easy to move in, a towel, and a drink
Participation Fee
2,000 yen (tax included, per session)
※Cash only; please pay at reception for each session
Finally
Programs specifically for dementia prevention are still quite rare, so if you’re interested, please take this opportunity and apply soon. It’s only a 3-minute walk from Obayashi Station, and it’s easy to get there from Nishinomiya on the Hankyu Imazu Line, which is reassuring too.
