In order to enliven the spare time life of the elderly in the community, enrich the food culture and daily activities of the elderly, and strengthen the communication between them, on the morning of September 4, 2023, Xiamen Laolaiqiao Elderly Care Service *** carried out a baking activity for the elderly with the theme of "Baking Happiness and Baking Happiness" in the activity room on the 4th floor of the Xiangxi Community Neighborhood Committee. The event attracted a total of 40 elderly people.
At the beginning of the activity, the teacher introduced the materials and tools needed for the activity, and demonstrated and explained to the elderly, during which the elderly were constantly reminded of the matters that need to be paid attention to in the process. After the teacher finished talking again, the elderly began to do it themselves, the teacher spoke on the stage, the elderly followed the stage, and the teacher will come down to help the elderly to see if they have done a good job, under the guidance of the teacher, the elderly experience the process of making cakes. The elderly shared interesting stories at home while steaming cakes, and the small activity room immediately became lively, with bursts of laughter and laughter.
When a basket of long-haired cakes was put on the table, everyone couldn't wait to taste it. Aunt E said: "I usually don't have anything else to do, and the home care service station often carries out various activities for us, giving me a platform to communicate with my neighbors. I made a lot of new friends. Aunt E tasted the fragrant pastries that had just been baked, and her eyebrows were crooked and full of smiles.
This baking activity takes food as a link, allowing the elderly to learn and experience the fun of baking, exercising the ability of the elderly to use their hands and brains, and adding a beautiful color to their spiritual and cultural life.