Kurokoujiya’s
Moromisu for Health Support to the Elderly
 Mizuho no Sato is a government supported, multifunctional special home
for the elderly located in Nago City, Okinawa, Japan. It provides 4 types of services: special care
nursing services, home care support services, day care services, and short stay
services. It is community-oriented, serving the elderly in Nago City and the
surrounding municipalities.
In line with its goal of providing high quality
services, Mizuho no Sato differentiates itself as well by providing tasty,
low-calorie, healthy menus to the elderly under their care. In December 2009, they decided to include
Kurokoujiya’s moromisu in their food and beverage offerings. The managers expect that the rich amino acid
and citric acid content of moromisu to provide health support to their staff
and the elderly under their care. “It is
rich in amino acids and citric acid. So
we expect it to provide additional health benefits to the elderly under our
care. What’s more, Kurokoujiya’s moromisu
is very easy to drink compared to other health drink vinegars so they have no
problem drinking it. So, we are
including moromisu as part of our overall value-added care offerings”,
commented the care manager.
 
Staff and resident interaction Some of the residents at mealtime
Giving
respect to the aged and celebrating longevity.
Kajimaya celebration at Mizuho no Sato. Kajimaya
is an Okinawan celebration honoring those who reach the age of 97 and
above. Here, celebrants are honored by
the staff and their families.
 
Special food prepared at the Kajimaya
Celebration.
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