Raise a Cup of Cheer to International Coffee Day

October 1st is International Coffee Day, and a great excuse to pick up your elderly loved one and bring them out for a cup of coffee to celebrate the day. Coffee is well-known around the world and is one of the most popular drinks in many cultures. Chances are that your loved one has enjoyed coffee for decades, and the good news is that coffee actually provides a lot of health benefits to people as they age.

Health Benefits of a Healthy Coffee Habit

As with any food or drink, the health benefits are usually best when enjoyed in moderation, so keep that in mind as you sip on that latte with your elderly loved one. Too much of any good thing can be harmful, but enjoying a daily cup of coffee ends up providing a lot of great health benefits for your elderly loved one.

1. It supports cognitive health. Caffeine can help your loved one stay sharp and retain her memories better.
2. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular decline, such as heart failure.
3. It helps the body regulate its insulin levels, reducing the likelihood of diabetes developing.
4. It boosts mood.
5. It can help with maintaining a healthy weight.
6. It can provide that extra boost in energy needed to complete a chore or perform an activity.
7. As a shared experience, it provides an opportunity to connect with others.

Social Interactions and Coffee

While enjoying a nice cup of coffee on a quiet porch, welcoming the day is one wonderful way to enjoy a cup of coffee; coffee is also a great way to connect with others, especially for those who sometimes struggle to find safe and easy ways to connect. That’s why there are so many coffee shops everywhere! Retailers know that nothing brings people together better than a cup of coffee in a safe place.

For many seniors, it gets more and more difficult to find ways to connect with others. They may not have the physical ability to join others in physical activities like pickleball, ballroom dance, or even a walk around the neighborhood. Some seniors are homebound, making it difficult to get out. But no matter what your loved one’s physical abilities are, she can most likely have a friend over for coffee or take a drive through a local coffee shop’s drive-through with a friend to connect and have some conversation. These little rituals are important for your senior to continue to feel connected to the world around her and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Five Fun Ways to Enjoy Some Coffee on October 1

If you are unable to share the day with your loved one, having a companion care at home provider help celebrate the day with your loved one is a great way for her to have some company. Companion care at home providers offer important connections for seniors. Here are five ways your senior can celebrate International Coffee Day with her Companion Care at Home Provider or anyone else.

1. Visit a local coffee shop.
2. Buy some fun coffee creamers to try out at home
3. Bake up some treats with coffee as an ingredient
4. Use the fancy China to enjoy some fresh coffee
5. Watch movies where coffee is an important part of the plot

If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home in Montauk, NY, call the caring staff at Artful Home Care today at (631) 685-5001