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

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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 Easy Recommended Recipes (131–140)

Isobeyaki made with tofu

Chewy, delicious isobeyaki. Made with tofu instead of mochi! The Okuzono-style dried-ingredient technique is the key. <Tofu Isobeyaki>

Isobeyaki made with tofu

This is a healthy isobeyaki-style recipe made with tofu, making it easy for seniors to enjoy.

Put 300 g of firm tofu into a plastic bag and mash it, then gradually mix in 10 g of tororo kombu.

Next, add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and mix again.

That completes the dough.

Divide the dough into 8 portions, gently roll them into balls by hand, arrange them in a frying pan heated with sesame oil, place nori on top, and pan-fry.

Finally, season with a sauce made by mixing mirin and soy sauce, and it’s ready to serve!

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In conclusion

Snacks made through recreation become especially memorable because you enjoy them together.

Since the recipes are all simple, try making them by joining forces with older adults and staff.

From snowball cookies and sweet potato treats to seasonal jellies, the time spent making and eating together will naturally spark conversation and create a wonderful moment filled with smiles.