{"product_id":"reclaiming-agency-ageing-well-an-interactive-culinary-psychosocial-workshop","title":"Reclaiming Agency \u0026 Ageing Well: An Interactive Culinary \u0026 Psychosocial Workshop","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThere's still a chef in you.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe your hands aren't as steady as they once were. Maybe standing at the stove for an hour feels different now. But the part of you that loves feeding people — that finds joy in the sizzle of garlic in olive oil, in laying a beautiful table, in being the one who brings everyone together — that hasn't gone anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is for that person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReclaiming Agency \u0026amp; Ageing Well\u003c\/strong\u003e is an intimate, hands-on culinary and psychosocial experience designed for older adults who are navigating physical changes but refuse to let those changes shrink their world. We'll cook together, talk honestly about what's shifting, and discover smarter, gentler ways to keep doing what you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📅 Event Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 December 2026 (Thursday)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e AIM Healthcare, Subang Jaya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🕐 What We'll Do Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMindset \u0026amp; Identity (2:00 – 2:15)\u003c\/strong\u003e — We begin not with recipes, but with a conversation. What does cooking mean to you? What does it feel like to hand that role over — and what would it mean to take it back?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Tools \u0026amp; Workarounds (2:15 – 2:35)\u003c\/strong\u003e — You'll try ergonomic kitchen tools and energy-saving setups designed to reduce strain without reducing joy. Cooking adapted to \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e, not the other way around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Friction Recipe Build (2:35 – 3:05)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Side by side, we'll assemble a stunning Italian Christmas feast. Gourmet, nourishing, and entirely achievable — even on a harder day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunal Tasting \u0026amp; Wrap-Up (3:05 – 3:30)\u003c\/strong\u003e — We eat together. We reflect. We leave with something real: new tools, new confidence, and a table full of people who understand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍽️ The Menu: An Italian Christmas Feast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎄 Italian Christmas Feast Menu 🎄\u003cbr\u003e(Pork-Free \/ Poultry Option)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarter \/ Primo\u003cbr\u003e🥔 Handmade Potato Gnocchi\u003cbr\u003eSoft potato gnocchi served in a light tomato \u0026amp; fresh basil sauce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMain Course\u003cbr\u003e🍗 Italian Herb-Roasted Chicken [or Turkey] \u0026amp; Potatoes\u003cbr\u003eRolled roast chicken infused with rosemary, garlic \u0026amp; lemon, served with golden potatoes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDessert\u003cbr\u003e☕ Classic Tiramisù\u003cbr\u003eTraditional espresso \u0026amp; mascarpone layer cake dusted with dark cocoa\u003cbr\u003e✨ Buon Natale \u0026amp; Happy Holidays! ✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👥 You Belong Here If You Are…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn older adult who wants to keep cooking, hosting, and living fully — on your own terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA caregiver, occupational therapist, or allied health professional looking for meaningful programming for the people you support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn organisation — aged care provider, NGO, insurer, or learning institution — interested in affiliation or community partnership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌟 Meet Your Host\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLim Siew Eng\u003c\/strong\u003e is a trainer and assessor for vocational aged care courses, and a spokesperson for brands aligned with her nutrition philosophy: \u003cem\u003e\"Eat Well, Live Well, Age Well.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer expertise spans lifestyle and nutrition promotion, recipe and content development, public speaking, and her signature \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Floss Cook and Dine\u003c\/strong\u003e programme — designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults living independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiew Eng has engaged extensively with strategic partners including IMC, Medico KM1 Condo JMC, Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia (Petaling Jaya), and aged care homes on research, lifestyle programming, and community development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside of work, she loves spending time with older people, playing tennis, and reading. She is currently pursuing a \u003cstrong\u003eMaster of Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e online through the University of Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/3771\/5517\/products\/cooking_class.jpeg?v=1711732225\" alt=\"Healthy Cooking Class for elderly - Asian Integrated Medical Sdn Bhd (ielder.asia)\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cem\u003eCome as you are. 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