Health Benefits of Coffee for Seniors

Did you ever think that having a cup of coffee in the morning or as an afternoon treat may be good for your senior’s health? It turns out that moderate consumption of coffee is not only a tasty treat, it can help improve some aspects of your elderly loved one’s cognitive and physical health. So, grab a favorite mug, sit down with your elderly loved one (or grab that phone and call him), and learn about some wonderful benefits a warm cup of joe can provide.

Five Health Benefits Seniors Can Get from Coffee

• Coffee can lower inflammation. Coffee has dietary antioxidants, may inhibit inflammation, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and other inflammatory diseases.
• Coffee can boost a person’s mood and improve feelings of well-being. The caffeine contained in coffee is a stimulant and that stimulant can have a positive effect on mood, as well as provide relief from depression and anxiety. Many times, coffee has some wonderful core memories connected to it so as soon as that warm cup of coffee hits the hands, it tends to reduce feelings of anxiety and stress.
• Coffee can reduce the risk of certain diseases. The magnesium in coffee can increase the effectiveness of insulin and glucose metabolism in the body, which might reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. In addition, coffee has antioxidants that protect against liver cancer.
• Coffee may lessen the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Some studies have shown that drinking coffee regularly may lower the risk of cognitive decline.
• Coffee is a natural stimulant so it can provide that extra boost of energy your elderly loved one needs to be active and get the physical activity he needs each day. It also helps him to remain alert while exercising so he reduces his risk of injury.

Three Fun Ways for Your Elderly Loved One to Enjoy Her Coffee

A cup of coffee is often better with a friend but sometimes it can be hard to connect. A companion care at home provider can help your loved one connect with another person while she’s enjoying her coffee. Here are three fun ways she can enjoy those health benefits of coffee while also enjoying time with her companion care at home provider.

• Try coffees from different countries. Have your loved one’s companion care at home provider help her pick up several coffees made from beans from around the world and have a taste off. They can also spend some time learning about the country that the coffee came from by researching about it online or watching a video about the country.
• Try some fun flavorings. Another taste experience can be switching up the flavorings added to your loved one’s coffee. While she might want to try to avoid overly sugary flavorings, there are other flavors she can add to her coffee to give it a bit of a flavor boost.
• Visit local coffee shops. Instead of going to the big name-brand coffee shops, have your loved one’s companion care at home provider help her do a quick search of local coffee shops and then commit to visiting a new place once a month. It can make for a fun Saturday morning outing, and your loved one might discover some new neighborhoods around her while enjoying one of her favorite drinks.

Reference
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2021/coffee-health-benefits.html

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