Lovely senior life

[For Seniors] Making Snacks in Nursing Homes: A Collection of Easy Recommended Recipes

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
Worked as a certified care worker for 17 years.Nanaka
I’ve been working as a certified care worker for 17 years. I’m Nanaka, a caregiving web writer. I decided to pursue this profession because I wanted a job that would help people. Having worked in day care for many years, I’ve experienced a wide variety of recreational activities. Exercise set to music, in particular, always created a cheerful atmosphere and was very well received. I’d be delighted to continue delivering writing that resonates with readers through caregiving-related articles. Thank you for your support.

Eating snacks makes you feel happy, doesn’t it?

So why not incorporate snack-making into recreation activities at day services and senior care facilities?

Because older adults have a wide range of physical and mental conditions, there may be times when using fire or knives isn’t possible.

In such cases, recipes that use a microwave or oven, or ones that just require mixing and setting, are recommended.

They’re easy and safe to try, so many people can enjoy them.

Have the seniors share the tasks little by little, with care staff watching over and supporting as needed.

And at the end, how about everyone chatting together and enjoying a lovely tea party?

[For Seniors] Making Snacks at Nursing Homes: A Collection of Simple Recommended Recipes (101–110)

mizumanju (a Japanese chilled translucent rice flour dumpling, often with sweet bean paste)

You can make it with just three ingredients! An easy, refreshing mizumanju (water jelly dumpling) recipe anyone can follow!

mizumanju (a Japanese chilled translucent rice flour dumpling, often with sweet bean paste)

Watch “mizumanju (a Japanese chilled translucent rice flour dumpling, often with sweet bean paste)” on YouTube

The sweet bean paste showing through the dough looks so tasty…

How about trying your hand at making a summer wagashi, mizu manju? Its delicate appearance might make it seem difficult, but you can actually make it with just potato starch, sugar, sweet bean paste, and water.

Mix the potato starch and sugar, dissolve with water, and simmer in a frying pan until it thickens.

As the moisture evaporates and it turns syrupy like corn syrup, the dough is ready.

Pour it into molds, add the sweet bean paste, chill, and you’re done! The steps are simple, so anyone can give it a try with ease.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

baked apple

[Easy Recipe] I tried the super-viral “Baked Apple”! Just microwave it and it turns irresistibly juicy and melty ♡♡

baked apple

When you think of baked apples, you probably imagine using an oven and taking your time—no complicated steps, but it does take a while.

Here’s a very easy and delicious baked apple recipe you can make just by microwaving.

Cut the apple in half, scoop out the core in the center, add butter in the hollow, and sprinkle sugar on top.

Wrap the whole thing loosely with plastic wrap and microwave it—that’s it.

You can enjoy it warm, or let it cool so the butter and sugar soak into the apple before eating.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Making roasted marshmallows

[Made with a Daiso skillet] How to make toasted marshmallows: easy s’mores

Making roasted marshmallows

The skillet, which can be used for cooking and placed directly on the table, became a huge hit.

Here’s a skillet dessert of toasted marshmallows with chocolate.

The only ingredients are chocolate and marshmallows—just layer them in the skillet in order.

Bake in a toaster oven and it’s done.

It’s quick, requires no knives or complex prep, and is a great snack activity that many older adults can join.

It’s also perfect for White Day events at senior facilities.

If the seniors enjoy barbecues, they might already be familiar with toasted marshmallows.

For those who aren’t, they can enjoy both the delicious taste of toasted marshmallows and the fun surprise of toasting them.

Give it a try!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Simple Steamed Cheese Bread

Easy! Fluffy Steamed Cheese Bread [Simple with Shredded Pizza Cheese, Vegetable Oil, and Pancake Mix]

Simple Steamed Cheese Bread

Here’s a simple and delicious steamed cheese bread recipe using pancake mix.

In a small saucepan, add 60 ml of milk, 60 g of shredded pizza cheese, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then turn on the heat.

Adjust the heat as you go and melt the cheese; once fully melted, remove from heat and let it cool.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of sugar and whisk until pale.

Gradually mix in the cooled contents of the saucepan, then add 150 g of pancake mix to make the batter.

Pour the batter into baking cups and smooth the tops.

Steam in a preheated steamer for about 15 minutes, and they’re ready.

Enjoy while warm!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Easy Strawberry Pudding

4-ingredient Strawberry Furuche Pudding 🍓 #pudding #strawberry #strawberrysweets #Valentine #Hinamatsuri #ValentineSweets #baking #easysnack #easysweets #Furuche #easyrecipe

Easy Strawberry Pudding

Strawberries are in season in March and April.

These days, you often see strawberries in supermarkets starting in winter, but originally their peak season is spring, around March and April.

Let’s use those strawberries to make strawberry pudding.

If you use Fruiche—the dessert mix that thickens like yogurt when you add milk—it’s easy to make.

Dissolve gelatin in milk, add it to the Fruiche mix, and stir.

Pour it into molds and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour, and it will set like pudding.

Topping it with strawberries to your liking makes it look nice and delicious.

Some older adults may have made Fruiche at home before.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

For Seniors: Making Snacks at Nursing Homes. A Collection of Easy Recommended Recipes (111–120)

sweet potato yokan (Japanese sweet potato jelly)

Easy, no-fail chunky sweet potato yokan

sweet potato yokan (Japanese sweet potato jelly)

Here’s a simple, easy, and very tasty recipe for sweet potato yokan.

To improve the color and appearance, use the sweet potatoes with the skins on.

Dice them finely and soak in water to remove bitterness, then boil.

Combine the boiled sweet potatoes with water, agar powder, and azuki beans, heat through, then pour into a mold and let it set.

If you don’t have a yokan-sized mold, an empty box will work fine—just line the inside with plastic wrap and pour the mixture in.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Strawberry jelly cake

Strawberry jelly cake 🍓

Strawberry jelly cake

The vivid red of strawberries really makes you feel that the weather is warming up and spring is near, doesn’t it? This cake makes the most of that bright red look, with a soft, jelly-like texture that leaves an impression.

Crumble cookies for the base, then pour in a mixture of milk, sugar, and gelatin warmed together to form the foundation, and arrange strawberries on top.

Finally, pour in clear jelly, chill until set, and it’s done.

You can enjoy the pure taste of the strawberries themselves, so it’s a good idea to adjust the flavor of the jelly to complement them.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem