Happy seat dance for seniors: movement & joy in Pölfing-Brunn!

Happy seat dance for seniors: movement & joy in Pölfing-Brunn!

In the senior residence Senecura Pölfing-Brunn, a creative seat dance created a happy atmosphere. Three students in the 4th grade of HLW Deutschlandsberg - Natascha Mörth, Emily Skof and Jana Teißl - carried out an entertaining afternoon program as part of their diploma thesis, which is under the motto "Healthy & Fit in old age". The seat dance was designed with towels and was based on the nostalgic song "Red lips should be kissed" by Cliff Richard from 1957, which not only raised the memories of the participants, but also increased motivation.

The seat dance has established itself as an excellent form of movement for older people because it is carried out directly while sitting. This makes it particularly suitable for seniors who may have difficulty standing or walking. As Golden Seniors explains, such forms of movement improve physical health and at the same time promote intellectual well-being by stating coordination, concentration and mobility.

a varied program

The students started the program with personal ideas and finally distributed the colorful towels to the participants. After an explanation of the process, everyone read the lyrics together and practiced the right movements for every stanza. At first the participants were a bit shy, but with the music and the entertaining exercises, the mood loosened. This type of dance is not only physical training, but also brings joy to everyday life and promotes social exchange.

As part of the program, the positive effects of the seat dance were also discussed. He can not only increase physical fitness by strengthening the muscles and increasing mobility, but also supporting mental health by reducing stress and increasing self -esteem. These advantages are particularly relevant for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's, such as Golden Seniors.

Before the actual seating dance, there were also small warm -up exercises such as shoulder circles and arm lifting in order to optimally prepare the participants for the following movements. Such activities are not only learned, but also promote exchange among themselves and reduce social isolation, which is an important aspect in the life of many seniors.

joint experience and ceremony

The afternoon ended with homemade cupcakes and cozy exchange. Such events strengthen the sense of community and help to bring up the upper atmosphere to the senior residence. A positive side effect is the increase in the joie de vivre and the self -confidence of the residents, which is due to regular activity and community. Movement games and activities such as sitting dance not only create a pleasant group atmosphere, but also receive cognitive performance. These aspects are particularly important for older people, as they are crucial for health and well-being in old age, as the forum for seniors emphasized.

The project once again shows that variety and joy in movement for seniors are of great importance and that the connection between the generations can be sustainably strengthened by such creative initiatives.