Assistants bring joy and good food to everyday life

Monihoiva’s assistants help clients with cooking every day. “Doing things together is important. We plan the menu with the client, take special diets into account and make favourite dishes. At the same time we chat and spend time together. For many clients, cooking is the highlight of the day,” says our assistant Maria.

Cooking is more than just preparing food. It is a social occasion that brings structure to the day and a chance to learn something new. “Sometimes we try new recipes together, sometimes we make familiar traditional dishes. Along the way we share memories and stories,” Maria continues.

Our assistants also make sure that there are always fresh ingredients in the fridge and that the client gets varied and healthy food. “We go shopping together, plan the shopping and think about what we could cook during the week. That way we also make sure the diet stays varied and healthy.”

Special diets and nutritional needs are always taken into account individually. “We have clients with various dietary restrictions or special needs. These are always taken into account when preparing food,” says Monihoiva’s nutrition lead Anna Korhonen.